Anyone using an Icom IC-208H 2m? (1 Viewer)

[rusty_tlc]

Just a follow up and rant.

My bought new ICOM 208H is 15-months old. Lately I've been experiencing an issue with the main mic switch. It sometimes allows transmissions and sometimes doesn't. Really jamming your finger into the switch seems to help but not totally.

Anyway I contacted ICOM today about it. Their response: "It comes with a 12-month warranty. And if I want to send it in for repair they charge $42 estimate fee plus $84.00 per hour labor + parts to fix it" .

Maybe time to move to that Yaesu 8800R I've been wishing for...

Just an FYI about ICOM customer service.

Have you checked to see if there are any after market mic's made for the 208H?

Come over to the dark side

 

[spressomon]

I knew I'd seen something on this when I was searching for info on the 208:

Fix the PTT problem in the Icom HM 133 mic - QRZ Forums

Cory,

I stopped by our local electronics specialty store and upon their recommendation bought a can of D5 electronic parts cleaner, lube and anti-oxidizer. Took 15-minutes to disassemble/lube/reassemble and I just tested it and this seems to have provided remedy.

Thanks again!!!

Dan

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Glad to hear it. I have a 208 with the same mic sitting on the bench waiting for install (and me to get my license ). Nice to know what to do when the PTT craps out.

 

[rusty_tlc]

Glad to hear it. I have a 208 with the same mic sitting on the bench waiting for install (and me to get my license ). Nice to know what to do when the PTT craps out.

Slacker.

 

[Kofoed]

I knew I'd seen something on this when I was searching for info on the 208:

Fix the PTT problem in the Icom HM 133 mic - QRZ Forums

I will have to try that today, as my mic won't key up.

If the mic is a goner, one option is to go with the HM 154 which is cheaper, but lacks all the extra programming buttons of the 133

 

[Kofoed]

Cory,

I stopped by our local electronics specialty store and upon their recommendation bought a can of D5 electronic parts cleaner, lube and anti-oxidizer. Took 15-minutes to disassemble/lube/reassemble and I just tested it and this seems to have provided remedy.

Thanks again!!!

Dan

Worked for me, too. I used electric motor cleaner I had on hand....

 

[TrickyT]

I knew I'd seen something on this when I was searching for info on the 208:

Fix the PTT problem in the Icom HM 133 mic - QRZ Forums

The same problem recently happened to the mic button on my 3yo 208H. But I decided the best option was to replace the button. OEM replacements are available from Mouser Electronics, p/n 688-SKHHLP, $0.30 each. You'll need a low wattage pencil-style soldering iron and good eyesight to do this. I bought a few extra switches, so if someone wants to go this route let me know and I'll send you a switch.