Is this the ugliest CB radio microphone ever made? Astatic BUM-1 Microphone

cbradiomagazine.com/ - There have been some pretty weird microphones over the years but this one was actually named the Big Ugly Microphone by the company selling it.

[@AndrejaKostic]

The description mentioning military use is quite interesting. The design immediately reminded me of the Soviet navy-style microphones, although their are much thinner.

[@AndrewHCann]

Remember that Mike :) even shown a 18 wheeler Tractor truck plus trailer drive on top Mike and trailer with 80.000 pounds weight still worked and pick up person voice too surprises me that happen back in 2005 !

[@danw1955]

That's hilarious! I've never seen one of those in person, and I've been into CB since the 1970's. I'm currently using a Shure 450 desk mic with my Galaxy DX 95T, and it works *FAIR,* but I had to bump the gain up on the modulation, since it's non-amplified.😉

[@deanproctor2690]

Yikes…. The only thing it’s missing is the base with that rotary dial thing.

[@markviers998]

I remember seeing those in the catalogs years ago but I don't think I ever talked to anyone that was using one.

[@DavidHarris-qn7em]

Used for cold weather wearing thick gloves

[@TOPPGUNGAMING]

It's going to be Huge!😲Thanks for sharing! 🙂

[@michaelchambers7691]

Has a very similar feel to the Astatic D104 lollipop desk microphones. I wonder if it's possible to up/down buttons in it and upgrade the cord with additional wires.

[@SDS-1]

I always wanted one of these

[@christophersmith1155]

wow . i remember this mike. I want one. what do you think about the 878 astatic ?

[@warrenksanbornjr.6643]

This would be nice on a turner +3 desk stand for a base

[@d.j.viands3870]

I had one called the Pink Panther in the early/mid 90's. It talked very well but i took alot of abuse from my buddies over it.

[@michaelchambers7691]

Not really an ugly microphone. That PTT switch is very similar to the D104 lollipop microphones. I love Astatic!

[@creekrunner2078]

Love it

[@cbradiospronto8781]

I think a better name would be Butt Ugly Microphone.

[@samiam5557]

The only mic you'll ever need for life! You could club someone with it even.

[@joereeser3810]

I like it!

[@johnvrabec9747]

I used the Mobile D104 and the trucker version, the normal mobile D104 was pretty good with my Robyns.

[@AG8000]

👍👍👍

[@bobdillashaw4360]

I think it’s kinda cool looking myself.

[@rickd523]

Hey! And it's also a shaver ...

[@walterocamb2803]

Wow BUM, name fits for sure

[@sgtevmckay]

Just gave me more grays

[@warrenksanbornjr.6643]

Do they still make the Bum 1 ?

[@cbradiomagazine]

Hasn’t been made for a long time.

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

Hilarious! 🤣

[@mewrongway]

But you realize that now you have to do a "UGLIEST CB Radio" dont you?

[@miketaylor2197]

A close second place for ugliest microphone would be the Turner plus 3 handheld soap dish mic

[@josefranciscofigueroa1387]

Combine with yaesu 101 its an explotion!!!!

[@trailbossx2]

,,,,,oh yeah,,,,that's the mike that was the official favorite, of Esther, on Sanford and Son,,,,U.G.L.Y,,,,,,de NV1H,😎

[@1112223333111]

ugliest was the gemtronics irish spring soap shaped mic

[@PopeyeKF4LBG]

Take my $

[@crisservin3106]

That is hilarious and ugly 🤣