Yes, but the icom 718 is a newer radio and doesn't need the pre amp thing
they make, only the older radios need that, that should work normally.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2004 9:01 PM
Subject: Re: heil icm vs icom sm-20
> John:
>
> This is good advice also, and some of what Donald is asking may simply be
> a
> matter of oppinion.
>
> I will say, though, that people with Icoms (especially the older Icoms)
> haven't had much luck with the Heil gold line mics because the Icoms are
> lacking some sort of pre-amp circuit that makes the Heil mics sound so
> good.
>
> My understanding is that Heil Sound designed the ICM mic to compensate for
> this problem with Icoms, and that's why the ICM mics sound so good.
>
> Again, though, this all may be a matter of personal preference.
>
> Best 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2004 6:54 PM
> Subject: Re: heil icm vs icom sm-20
>
>
>> I've heard people on the SM-20 and it sounds very good. I used to know
> some
>> one who had one he used on his 706 and it sounded as good as a Hial
> Goldline
>> and there aren't much that can compete there.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "donald metzler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2004 3:06 PM
>> Subject: heil icm vs icom sm-20
>>
>>
>> > Hi,
>> >
>> > I'm thinking of adding a desk mike to my Icom IC-718, but I'm not
> sure
>> > which mike is the best one. I'm looking at the Heil ICM, and the Icom
>> > SM-20. If anyone has an opinion on either one of these, I would
> appreciate
>> > hearing it.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Best regards, from Don and Crazy Cullen.
>> >
>>
>
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