Icom HM-157B CommandMic Remote Marine Microphone (Black)
November 15, 2017 - Comment
Black command Mic II for M422, Mfg.# HM-157B 11, black waterproof remote Mic allows you to control most functions of the M422 including remote power on/off, PA and px speaker functions (except DSc operation). includes 20′ cable, socket, and hanger.Enjoy complete control of your IC-M402, IC-M402S, IC-M502, and M-602 fixed-mount marine VHF radio from a remote location with the Icom HM-157B CommandMic microphone. The CommandMic–which fits comfortably in the palm of your hand–in effect serves as a second station for your vessel. Need to call a fellow boater or make a distress call but don’t have time to trudge all the way to the main radio? Pick up a CommandMic, an ideal communications accessory for the deck, fly bridge, or main cabin. The mic sports such features as a sizable built-in LCD and a comprehensive 11-button housing, which team up to offer control of everything from channel selection to squelch adjustments to Dual Watch scanning. You can even use the CommandMic to talk with the main unit as an intercom, making onboard communication easier than ever.
The CommandMic comes with 19.8 feet of extension cable, a microphone hanger, and a mounting base for the cable connector (the connection point is nearly flush with the mounting surface). And crucially for a marine microphone, the unit is waterproof to JIS 7 standards, meaning you can submerge it in 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes without damaging the electronics. The HM-157B, which boasts a sleek black housing (an alternate white version is available), measures 2.34 by 4.78 by 1.19 inches (W x H x D) and is covered by a three-year waterproof warranty.
What’s in the Box
CommandMic microphone, extension cable, microphone hanger, mounting base, user’s manual.
Product Features
- Black command Mic II
- Used with ICOM M422 fixed mount vhf
- Control most functions of the M422 including remote power on/off, PA and px speaker functions (except DSC Operation)
- Includes 20′ cable, socket
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The speaker is not loud enough the speaker is not loud enough when you are running the engine. This mic is handy in and around docks when you typically use the engine.
Excellent performance, but… This is my second replacement. The mike’s performance and convenience are excellent. The one major flaw is the reason for the two replacements: the insulation on the wiring where it connects to the Mike breaks away, meaning that it will require electrical tape after a few.years of use. Once that wears away, well – my reason for buying.another one. Since.I like the radio and do ‘t know of another co.patable replacement, I see this as 5-7year replacement item.
Poor Quality Product. This is the third one of these I have had to buy in 9 years. Generally poorly constructed.so fails after 3 or 4 years. I have it installed as a remote mike and speaker on my sailboat binnacle instrument pedestal. It is covered when the boat is not in use. The base radio is in the cabin. The first failed when the tiny bayonet connector flange broke off and it vibrated free when in use without me knowing it was not working. The second when the tiny speaker within failed – the mike still…