[TenTec] d-104 and omni V

[cshyde@yahoo.com (Carl Hyde)]

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. Or you can remove that nasty old
Astatic element and put a Ten Tec element inside and
wire it apropriately.  (For some reason people like
the looks of a D-104) Otherwise get a Ten Tec mic for
your Ten Tec rig. I've tried every conceivable mic and
find the TTs are still the best.  

--- Richard Bunn <rrbunn@tidalwave.net> wrote:
> 
> 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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=====
Carl HYDE
W2CSH

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