[TenTec] d-104 and omni V

[rrbunn@tidalwave.net (Richard Bunn)]

Allan - N5CA wrote:

> Hello,
> I acquired an astatic d-104 mic.
> I am getting reports that it too many highs. They say it sounds like
> I am holding my nose when I talk.
> Any help is appreciated.
> 73
>
> C. Allan Allmand - N5CA
> n5ca@qsl.net
> http://www.qsl.net/n5ca
>
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My guess is that you have a mismatch in the mic to the rig.  The D-104
is usually set up with a high impedance element and the Ten-Tec and most
modern radios is looking for a low impedance, like a dynamic element.  I
had the opposite problem when trying to use an MC-50 mic on my Collins
station.  I went to theAstatic 10ADL dynamic element but it to already
has a transformer and is set up to be a high impedence mic.  WHen I
tried it on my Kenwood and on my Paragon II,  I got the same reports you
did.  Recommend you go with the Ten-Tec mic or other modern mic.

73 Rick N4ASX

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