Use of D104 Mike with Heath

[Bill Coleman]

On 11/10/00 7:06 AM, Dean Milner at wdmilner at NS.SYMPATICO.CA wrote:

>When I purchased my first Heathkit in 81 (SB301/401) I got a D104 on a UG8
>(non-amplified) stand. I have used this mike with this radio ever since
>with absolutely no problems and reports of good audio.

I used a similar setup in 1979. I didn't work too much SSB, most likely
due to the lousy antennas I was using. My biggest problem was getting
enough audio drive.

>Your mileage may vary.

I think my mike element may have been damaged before I bought it (used).
A few years later, it failed completely.

D104s haven't been made in years. Some guys take the cases and replace
the mike elements with Heil HM-4 or -5 cartridges. Electrically very
different, but it gets more life out of a classic mike stand.





Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL        Mail: aa4lr at arrl.net
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