The Hot Mic - Version 1.3 - Now Available
Photo: New Hot Mic Version 1.3 speaker microphone guard. Prevents the Push to Talk (PTT) button for being bumped accidentally. Fits various Motorola and Icom speaker microphones.
At SkookumWorks we are committed to making the best solutions and offering high quality products. We are constantly listening to our customers feedback and use that info to tweak our designs. The beauty of 3D printing is it allows us to make changes when we see a way to make our product better. After 30+ hours of designing and testing prototypes, new and improved version of The Hot Mic is now available!
Photo: Pile of prototypes. Many revisions are made to ensure the best end result. Our speaker microphone guards are designed to prevent the Push-to-talk (PTT) button from being bumped accidentally. Compatible with several Motorola and Icom speaker microphone models.
The Hot Mic Version 1.3 - Release notes
Release Date – Jan 6, 2024
What’s New - Choice of Material - Our Hot Mics are now made with TPU (Thermoplastic polyurethane).
What’s fixed - Using TPU instead of PETG allows the Hot Mic to easily flex over your speaker mic, then return to its original state to provide a snug fit. We take our customers feedback seriously. After hearing a few Hot Mics developed cracks when installing and removing them, we tested several new materials and landed on TPU. The inspiration for TPU came from our ski boots, which use flexible plastic to allow for your foot to slip on easily, then returns to its original form to provide the rigidity you need for top performance.
What’s improved - Rounded edges, minor fit changes, only available in black
Why we made the Hot Mic
Our founder is a member of our local Squamish Search and Rescue team. The idea came after noticing how often the speaker mic is keyed by accident by various members of the team. This can be a common issue, especially for people who wear a lot of bulky gear such as backpacks and winter clothing. Blocking transmission for others by accidentally pushing your PTT button can be safety concern, as well as annoying for others, not to mention potentially embarrassing for you.
Not wanting to be unsuspecting “ Hot Mic” on the crew, he created a Push to Talk button guard for the speaker mic. The Hot Mic prevents accidental pressing of the PTT button on a speaker mic.
The Hot Mic guard is Designed for
Industries that use two-way portable radios and speaker microphones: emergency responders (police, fire, paramedics, search and rescue), security, ski patrol, manufacturing, utility companies, forestry, transportation and hospitality.
The Hot Mic Guard Product features
Prevents accidentally pressing the Push to Talk button and blocking radio communication on the channel
Prevents embarrassment from being “The Hot Mic”
Still allows for easily pressing PTT button when needed
Easy to attach and remove
Available in black (custom colors available upon request)
Material
We use TPU (Thermoplastic polyurethane) a thermoplastic material for 3D printing The Hot Mic. TPU has high wear resistance and resilience. It also offers good compression, and durability. TPU has superior tear strength, high elasticity and is resistance to water, oil, grease, fuel, solvent, chemicals and elevated temperatures. It is easily washed and sterilesed. And TPU recyclable.
Guarantee
We design, test and 3D print all our products. We want to share the solutions we have created with people who experience the same problem, and we guarantee everything we make. If you are not satisfied with our product when you receive it, or if our product doesn’t perform the way it should, please contact us so we can make it right.
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