[TenTec] Using a comptuer microphone with a Triton 4 (544)

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

The D-104 has proven to be a time tried consistent performer. 
Unfortunately, many D-104 mike today have an element that is defective. 
Defective not as in no or low output, but brittle thus one that sounds bad. 
New replacements are hard to come by and somewhat expensive.  Replacements 
such as the Heil HC-5 work and typically sound good.  However, to drive 
older radios, the amplified base stand is usually required.  But this then 
is no longer a D-104.

Secondly, those with the amplified base stand may have their problems too. 
Many due to efforts to configure them to drive different loads and various 
PTT switching arrangements.

At the same time, in view of all of the above,  a good D-104 is an 
outstanding performer on SSB and AM too.  The following link is very helpful 
in wiring the mike, configuring the PTT switching and such. 
http://www.shadowstorm.com/cb/Astatic_D-104_Papers.html

73
Bob, K4TAX

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "N4NT" <mike_n4nt at embarqmail.com>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 9:39 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Using a comptuer microphone with a Triton 4 (544)


>I second that suggestion.
>
> Mike N4NT
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Paul Gates, KD3JF" <pearly732003 at yahoo.com>
> To: <gsm at mendelson.com>; "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment"
> <tentec at contesting.com>
> Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 9:39 PM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Using a comptuer microphone with a Triton 4 (544)
>
>
> Yes, I have a suggestion.... Use a D-104 mike and forget the computer
> mike!!
>
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