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PTT switch source ?


 

Looking to replace the PTT switch on my HM 151.?

Does someone have a source for these switches ???

73-
W1JCW
John


 

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Hi John,

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You can purchase the exact replacement from icom at the following URL:

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Just fill out the form and e-mail it to Icom, and they will get back to you.

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Their part number is: ICOM Microphone switch IC/.HM169.007

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I recently bought one from Icom here in the UK and it cost ?3.29 plus tax.

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That’s approx. $4.32 plus tax at today’s exchange rate.

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There will obviously be shipping on top of that price.

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I hope that you manage to obtain it OK?

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73’

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John, G4SKU.

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Sent from for Windows 10

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From: W1JCW
Sent: 17 July 2018 14:24
To: [email protected]
Subject: [ic7000] PTT switch source ?

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Looking to replace the PTT switch on my HM 151.?

Does someone have a source for these switches ???

73-
W1JCW
John

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I had the same thing fail on my 7000 mic. I found the OEM part # but nobody had them in stock, or had a long lead time with large minimum order.

I found a similar part that has the same package and works great so far on a common auction site. The part #: DHT-1106AB, 3.85mm 4 pin, and it was $6 shipped for quantity of 20.

-Stephen N.
KD6VEX






 

The switches are available in the US from mouser.com.? Search on their web site for?SKQJLBA010? .? That is the exact ALPS switch that Icom ships as a replacement part.? It is a different model than the original switch was in that it is sealed and is rated for more cycles.? They currently only have 16 in stock, with 1000 on order.? Cost for quantity 1 is $1.13.? The sealed switch has a dark gray button instread of the original unsealed switch which had a red putton.

It is important when installing the switch to use minimum heat on the leads, to prevent oxidizing the contacts.??
The maximum tip temperature spec is 662 degrees F (350 C) using a 20 watt iron, applying heat for a maximum of 3 seconds to each lead. ?No flux solution should be applied to the board or switch leads (just use flux core solder).? That is per ALPS specifications.

I forget if Mouser has a minimum order amount.? If so, they are a good source for Fair-Rite ferrite chokes.

Steve, W3AHL


 

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73-

W1JCW

John

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Stephen Nelson via Groups.Io
Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2018 10:42 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [ic7000] PTT switch source ?

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I had the same thing fail on my 7000 mic. I found the OEM part # but nobody had them in stock, or had a long lead time with large minimum order.

?

I found a similar part that has the same package and works great so far on a common auction site. The part #: DHT-1106AB, 3.85mm 4 pin, and it was $6 shipped for quantity of 20.

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-Stephen N.

KD6VEX

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Thanks John

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73-

W1JCW

John

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of john.g4sku@... via Groups.Io
Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2018 12:33 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [ic7000] PTT switch source ?

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Hi John,

?

You can purchase the exact replacement from icom at the following URL:

?

Just fill out the form and e-mail it to Icom, and they will get back to you.

?

Their part number is: ICOM Microphone switch IC/.HM169.007

?

I recently bought one from Icom here in the UK and it cost ?3.29 plus tax.

?

That’s approx. $4.32 plus tax at today’s exchange rate.

?

There will obviously be shipping on top of that price.

?

I hope that you manage to obtain it OK?

?

73’

?

John, G4SKU.

?

Sent from for Windows 10

?

From: W1JCW
Sent: 17 July 2018 14:24
To: [email protected]
Subject: [ic7000] PTT switch source ?

?

Looking to replace the PTT switch on my HM 151.?

Does someone have a source for these switches ???

73-
W1JCW
John

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Now that I've had my IC-7000 for about six weeks; and repaired a fault in the pre-driver stage; and had several fine QSOs with this wonderful box of magic, I thought it was time to plug in the microphone and try it out.

It was immediately apparent that the PTT switch (with the red button) was operating intermittently.? This was confirmed by direct testing of the switch using a multi-meter.



At the time, I hadn't seen this Topic.? So I was very pleased, and a bit surprised, to find replacement switches on eBay.? Indeed, I found several suppliers of suitable switches.? ?This is not a recommendation, but I bought ten of the 6 x 6 x 5 mm right angle PCB switches advertised at:


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I have no idea whether these switches are 'sealed' types.? ?But, for under ?5 for ten switches, this seemed like a very good deal, providing loads of spares for the future!? The first switch I tested worked fine, with a nice positive action.? So I soldered it in place.



Job done!


 

Just curious, did Icom have them?
Bob W4JFA

On Mon, Dec 9, 2024 at 12:05?PM Steve G4ALG via <steve=[email protected]> wrote:
Now that I've had my IC-7000 for about six weeks; and repaired a fault in the pre-driver stage; and had several fine QSOs with this wonderful box of magic, I thought it was time to plug in the microphone and try it out.

It was immediately apparent that the PTT switch (with the red button) was operating intermittently.? This was confirmed by direct testing of the switch using a multi-meter.



At the time, I hadn't seen this Topic.? So I was very pleased, and a bit surprised, to find replacement switches on eBay.? Indeed, I found several suppliers of suitable switches.? ?This is not a recommendation, but I bought ten of the 6 x 6 x 5 mm right angle PCB switches advertised at:


?
I have no idea whether these switches are 'sealed' types.? ?But, for under ?5 for ten switches, this seemed like a very good deal, providing loads of spares for the future!? The first switch I tested worked fine, with a nice positive action.? So I soldered it in place.



Job done!


 

It may be less expensive (certainly less hassle) to buy a replacement HM-133 microphone, and swap the key legend membranes.? The buttons work the same between the HM-133 and HM-151.? I've done that, and it works !? $6.73 at AliExpress ?


 

The Icom HM-151, HM-133 and HM-207 microphones have the same hardware and transmit the same keycodes. Only the silicone rubber key legend membranes differ.? There are inexpensive Chinese clones of the HM-133 available on Amazon, ebay and AliExpress.? So, if your expensive HM-151 or HM-207 microphone fails, buy the cheap HM-133 clone and swap the key legend membranes.??