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Uploaded by on Mar 9, 2008

Has Icom fixed the low audio problem on the IC-7000? Let's check it.

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  • This works for AM too?

  • @cocoloco1105 It makes AM actually usable for the first time. AM TX requires

    a lot of audio drive - which my Type #2 element provides. Bob

  • Well, a good percentage of 7000 owners would dis-agree. About 15% of them have my upgrade package. If you have an operatic voice and run the mic level at 100% and add the compressor- you can get full output. It isn't going to sound very good. On FM, you can yell at 100db and only get 2.5khz deviation. AM transmit is useless at any setting. With my custom element and mod package, set it at 50% and all is perfect. It's like the radio should have been to begin with.

    2200 users-113 5-star reviews...

  • Well, actually - No. They outsource the mics to China and although slightly better due to just using different components, it is still not working right. Check my other video for the Chinese mic check-out. Bob

  • any tips on the ic 7000 as i should have one any day now.

  • Lewis- There really isn't anything you can do to improve the radio except getting the hand-mic's element upgraded. Most important is reading the manual several times. Setting of the DSP filters etc....

    If you want great transmit audio, send me your mic!

    Bob-AB5N

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  • I sent my mic to Bob for almost a year ago and can recommend the mod for sure. Doing a lot of contesting and this modification does wonder on SSB. Great job Bob! //SM3RAB

  • Super Fast results,outstanding service I highly recommend Bob's modification for the HM-151

    Now all my reports are 59+20db super clean audio everybody ask me what kind the radio and mic I use.

    Bob you are a genius my friend.Icom should reward you!!!God Bless you and 73'Gabriel VE3BDE

  • why would anyone want to run the mic gain at 50%? Just crank the mic gain up to 100% or less and the stock mic works fine! Modifying the mic by Using a higher gain mic element is OverKill.

    73 Ni6r

  • Excellent Videos Bob.. So, has Icom fixed the problem in the 2010 Models at least ?

  • hi Robert i allways go over the manual with a new radio i no there are lot of things to set to my use

    i speak to 2 friends and thay have the ic7000 and thay have low audio on fm could be much louder

    i will see about getin the mic sent to you after i get the radio and see how it workin 73s lewis.

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