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KX7P
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 1, 2012 09:00
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GOOD DX MIC FOR OLDER RADIOS
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have found this to be a great microphone to use working DX. I've used several of these microphones on many different radios over the years. In my opinion, it's not the best microphone for casual ragchew, but it's not bad it's just not the best. I have found it works better with older tube HF radios. They are a little "hot" for the newer radios, but they work. It has sharper audio and seems to punch through for DX quite nicely. I've found putting on the DA-10 head works better for SSB. Tim, KX7P.
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VA3MLV
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 24, 2011 18:49
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amplified 1
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have the amplified 1 and it works good with my FT101ZD but very sensitive.
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WC3O
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 20, 2011 05:13
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Inky-dinky
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Best mic ever made. I bought mine used when I was a kid on CB. Un-amplified, straight cord. Sounded perfect on my Kenwoods with the OE element. Sounded very bad on my ICOMs. I now use it with a Heil element on my Yaesu with great results. Couldn’t imagine using any other mic for day to day use. I even maintain this belly just to give it a place to rest! Great mic, long history. Can’t go wrong. 10-4!
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KB0HAE
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Rating: 0/5
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Sep 18, 2011 14:59
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Cheap Junk!!!!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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While these mics may have been good back in the all tube tranceiver days, most of the quality was lost in the early 70s. I have owned several of these junkers over the years. The originals were unamplified. When CB became popular, a lot of quality was dropped, and a cheap amp was added. The chicken choker was tiring to use for long QSOs. The base with the press-bar needed constant adjustments as the press-bar was made of cheap metal, and wouldn't hold its shape. Most used ones have been messed with or had holes poked in the mic element. CBers spread the rumor that poking a hole or 2 in the element would improve the output or the sound.
Just say no to these junkers!
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W4KVW
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 27, 2011 14:56
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SWEET AUDIO
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have been using these microphones for over 40 years on Ham Radio & CB radio & have NEVER had a bad one.I have many different models in my collection (7)at the time of this review.The GOLDEN EAGLE, SILVER EAGLE,the TUG-8's,TUG-9's & they all work GREAT.I plan on adding MANY more to my collection if at all possible.The most BEAUTIFUL microphones EVER made in my opinion & the have GREAT audio if adjusted properly so get you one & see for yourself.
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W4KVW
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 6, 2011 09:49
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VERY NICE AUDIO }:>)
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have several D-104 microphones & LOVE them all.I use a GOLDEN EAGLE with my Tram D-201 & my SILVER EAGLE on my ICOM 746 PRO.Also use the original D-104's on other rigs in my shack & they ALL sound & look GREAT!I have always LOVED that ASTATIC D-104 "AUDIO". }:>)
Clayton
W4KVW
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KF5JBO
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 26, 2011 11:15
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Simply a great microphone!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have the TUG8 D104 amplified stand matched with the 10DA head. This helps to eliminate the "tinny" sound the lolipop head generates. I also have a non amplified UG8 and the heads are inter-changeable. I have used both for 20+ years and they still look and work great with both my TS530 and also my old hiZ Tempo 2020. Plus they are easy to wire to any radio as wiring codes are all over the net. Wouldn't take for em!
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KB8DNS
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 15, 2010 12:25
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The Best!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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The first Astatics were created around 1933 and production finally stopped in 2001. Still on of the best mics! I have five and will buy more as I find them. One of the better ones came from a scrap iron pile and it cleaned up great! From 1975, date is usually under the base cover, it is an amplified TU stand with D104 head. The frequency response in perfect for SSB coms! I even had the lip tingle with my FT101EE!
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K2OWK
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 13, 2010 16:11
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Finest microphone ever made
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I bought this microphone off EBay for a very low price. The seller said he found it in the attic in a shoe box had no way to test it so he sold it to me as is. It arrived dirty, dusty, but had no rust. I turned it over and noticed it had a volume control in the base. I removed the base to discover the Astatic two transistor amplifier. The battery had been removed so the unit was in excellent condition. I took the microphone apart cleaned it. Replaced a foam piece on the back that had turned to chewing gum, and restored the microphone. It had the original Astatic cartridge. When I was done it looked like new. I installed a new nine volt battery. I connected it up to an audio amplifier and tested it. The audio was spactacular to say the least. I see why all the excellent reports on this microphone. It is a beauty in looks quility and sound, and to think it was designed in the 1930s. Wow!!!!
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KD8HSG
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 18, 2010 04:14
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Great mic
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Just wired one up to my FT2000D and it drives the radio cleanly and easily to the max. Audio reports are great. You won't get that commercial FM radio sound but if you want to be heard and understood get one!
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