Footloose replied:

So, which part fails ? The mic, the cord or the connections inside the plug ? My TX3400's mic has a hard life, and in 4 years hasn't failed yet.

John R (SA) replied:

Sounds rather odd. We've got a couple on quad bikes, so they get rattled like buggery & quite wet through the winter. They've both lasted several years without check.

I'm assuming yours is treated with considerably more respect so I'd look at the unit and find out if there's a way it's stuffing the mikes.

madcow replied:

thanks for the response fellas! We will see just how long it takes GME to reply to both an email and phone call. I still believe they are a great product and better than Uniden.

Member - Roachie (SA) replied:

Sounds very strange to me.

What about checking the small brass/copper pins on the radio itself, where the "phone-type" plug interfaces with the radio?

Also, what about trying YOUR mic with another GME owner's mic.......see if your mic works okay on his radio?

Good luck.....I've always had Uniden radios for the past 15 years, but recently bought my 1st GME (a 3200) and I'm very happy with it. My only gripe is that if I go to "SCAN" for a few minutes and then turn the SCAN off, the radio stops on whatever channel it happens to be on when I stop scanning. The Uniden used to just go back to channel i was listening to beforehand. Only a small issue, I know; but one that bugs me a little.

Cheers

Roachie

Michael Carey replied:

The microphone element in a TX3200 microphone is an electret insert. The thing to watch out for is that they are easily blocked by dust, grime etc. The opening is quite small and it doesn't take much to stop the audio getting through.
Unscrew the back of the microphone, carefully remove the PCB and then remove the electret, it's mounted in a white plastic holder with a red and black wire going to it. Check the "front" of the insert, it should have a thin black felt cover. Make sure it's not dusty or covered with grime, spit, etc. While it's apart, make sure the grill in the front half on the microphone is clear as well.
Just something to check.
Regards,
Michael.

mike w (WA) replied:

I know your frustration.

I took mine apart, gave all the contacts etc a clean, but still the problem occured again.

Took it to a repair shop, just to look at it nearly equated to the price of a new one.

Id be interested to hear your reply from GME

madcow replied:

3.5 hours since I rang and still await a return call. 2 days since an email was sent off. I'll let you know what if any outcome may come of it.

RosscoH replied:

Hi Madcow,
TX3200 did have a mic problem, they were replacing them originally at no cost but have since stopped doing it. The problem is the little piece on the side that you actually push in, it seems to wear and does not push on the piece inside properly. I was told about the problem by my electronics shop when my fisrt one died.
Cheers Rossco.

joc45 replied:

Must admit, I emailed GME about 6 weeks ago about a tech query - the lcd display has problems and I need a replacement. They haven't replied yet. I suspect the emails go into a bit-bucket. Not impressed.
Will prob have to phone or drop in on the Cannington GME depot here in Perth to get an answer.
Gerry

madcow replied:

I'm fortunate to work with some tech guys and we found an issue with the plug for the cable to the PCB. I have soldered the cable directly to the Circuit board and it seems to work ok so far. It may have been a bit of poor contact between the contacts themsleves. Interestingly there is provision for this to be done.

As for the free replacements i have not heard of that one.

Thanks for the input