Guest guest Posted February 20, 2001 Report Share Posted February 20, 2001 Maybe Kay's suggestion to keep an extra cord would work here too. While the Microlink cord is being repaired/replaced, you could use the back up. Just keep them cycling so our girls aren't without hearing. K Message: 5 Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 23:14:41 -0500 Subject: RE: Personal FM Systems vs. Soundfield FM Systems Daphne, I have also noticed that my daughter's Microlink system is breaking a lot at the microphone-wire connection (we've had two or three repairs within the last year). I often can actually see the copper of the wire exposed through a crack in the insulation. That is definitely the weakest link in the whole system. I cringe every time I see the transmitter handed back to her with the wire wrapped around it! But it has been a big help for her in school and extra-curricular activities, so I just put up with it and keep hoping that Phonak will improve the connection eventually. mom to (8, HAs), (6, no hearing loss), (3, Clarion CI 7/99) RE: Personal FM Systems vs. Soundfield FM Systems Our Microlink was about $2400 (ouch!). We did get it tax-free using our flexible medical account though. Other than having to replace the mic & wire once (it's very fragile), there has been no maintenance so far. Other parents here will counsel you (and they're right) to make sure you do thorough evaluations of all the products out there before you make a choice-- just because the Microlink works great for us doesn't necessarily mean it will be great for you (though it has a better chance than, say, an Acme FM-O-Matic that you buy from the back of some guy's truck)(that was a joke). Good luck to you! -Daphne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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