[TenTec] d-104 and omni V

[wa4tt@nlamerica.com (John Vickers)]

Carl S. Hyde W2CSH Wrote:


>
>The D-104 mics are made for CB radios. They have a low
>frequency roll-off from about 1 KHz on down. They also
>boost higher frequencies. In other words they suck!!!
>But if you insist on using one there is a company that
>for $125.00 will make a D-104 sound like a real ham
>radio microphone.


Hi Carl es all--- The D104 was in use BEFORE the 11 Meter CB band was even
established.  The CBers starterd using theD104 because it made their
stations look more like ham rigs. Then the Mfg started targeting that market
with its Golden Eagles, silver Eagles, Black Crows, Dead Ducks, Etc, Etc.

In the hands of someone with a basic knowledge of radio the 104 can be made
to work just fine on the Ten Tec rigs.  Some of the guys with higher pitched
voices need to loosen their shorts or try another brand of mic.  BUT PLEASE
don't pay $125 to some outfit to do to your mic -- what any true ham should
be able to do for himself.
73 John WA4TT

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