Wiring a D-104: Function to Function (

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  • Опубліковано 15 січ 2025

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  • @RicksHamShack
    @RicksHamShack 6 місяців тому +3

    I can remember how those D104 microphones sound on air, very distinctive. I owned one back in the day, but gravitated back to Turner +2 SSB for my own use, they are distinctive as well. Cool to see hams using these classic ceramic/crystal mics.

  • @chrissmart9761
    @chrissmart9761 22 дні тому

    Thanks a ton for this video Dave. I just picked up a used D-104, mostly for nostalgia reasons, and need to have someone wire it to work with my W2IHY EQPlus.
    More than 30 years ago, twelve year-old me, whose voice hadn't dropped yet, was using a D-104 on SSB, and probably hurting ears all over. I would check into nets, and hear "Let the YL go first"

  • @clems6989
    @clems6989 6 місяців тому +1

    I hadn't watched you for a while Dave. Good to see your still rolling along., And you look to be doing well. "73" OM N8QZH

  • @tpobrienjr
    @tpobrienjr 6 місяців тому +2

    A ham friend told me that her dad, when working for Astatic, designed the little amp in the base of that stand.

  • @timbacchus
    @timbacchus 6 місяців тому +1

    Just love my D104 I have since the 60s. Still used it on my Swan 350C. Would love to convert it for my Icoms. I wish there was a kit for a preamp for it. Mine does not have one.

  • @29Megs
    @29Megs 6 місяців тому +1

    I converted a D-104 Silver Eagle (4 pin to 3 pin) to match my old Heathkit SB-101. I found the mic on eBay and the radio was gifted to me. I took apart the base of the mic to figure out what I needed to do and it wasn’t too tough of a job to rewire in a 3 pin connector (I also had the schematic of the D-104).
    I really like the microphone and it sure has a cool look with my call sigh flag attached to it.
    Just a suggestion though; I’d construct an adapter cable for the new radio instead of replacing the old connector. Those old m/f connectors are available on eBay but are a bit pricey. 73, AE0UV

  • @RobertYonng
    @RobertYonng 6 місяців тому +2

    My D104 had a kick stand wired to an HR 2510 tuned to swing hard so my reports were 5x0 very loud into Europe anytime on 10 meters.

  • @timbacchus
    @timbacchus 6 місяців тому +1

    Very important for all Ham radio equipment you buy. Always keep any manuals forever. The equipment will not be made very long before something else comes along.

  • @Papawman
    @Papawman 6 місяців тому +2

    FT101 is on the left

  • @robertmeyer4744
    @robertmeyer4744 6 місяців тому +2

    I have the ICOM 7300 and I made a adapter to use XLR mic . What i found on 7300 is DC voltage on mic audio . I had to use a non polar electrolytic cap like 10UF 25V in seares to stop DC current. Works great. I use Heil foot pedal for PTT and XLR mic That is Heil sound as well. I also wired a headset with mic to 7300 as well. The mic pinout for the 7300 is in manual and can be found on-line. The only issue I had was that cap to block DC. 73

  • @DwightTravis
    @DwightTravis 6 місяців тому +1

    I would like to hook a D104 to my Kenwood TS 590 SG. Will this mic work on my radio and what needs to be done to make it work. Could you advise me what I need to do to make it work.

    • @philvilardi6461
      @philvilardi6461 3 місяці тому

      Yes, I have one converted to work with my TS-570D, which would also work with your 590SG. W2ENY sells a kit on eBay with a schematic and a new element for $25.00.