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Vintage astatic d-104 microphone with astatic UG8 stand
Vintage Astatic D-104 Microphone with UG8 Stand Lollipop Style
Astatic D-104 Microphone with Astatic UG8 Stand
Some information found online about the Astatic D-104 Microphone:
These are two versions of Astatic's popular model D-104 Microphone. This microphone model quickly earned the reputation as the "King of the Airwaves" by the the local CB'ers during the mid 70's. The original model featured a removable crystal mike "head", and a base stand with a grip to talk keybar, and a sliding transmit lock ring. This mike was offered in several different versions over the years, including the original un-amplified high impedance G-stand, and the later un-amplified UG-8 stand, as well as the pre-amplified TUG-8 stand. In later years, the product line expanded to include the TUP-9, which supported a dual PTT mechanism which could be activated by either a push bar or the original grip bar. It also included 6 wire switching support. The TUP-9 sported a chrome head and shaft, and a black base. A "deluxe" version of the TUP-9 was offered with an all chrome base, and with an engraved eagle on the back of the head. This model was known as the "Silver Eagle". There was also a gold version offered, aptly named the "Golden Eagle".
The un-amplified D104 was offered as standard equipment on a few radios, most notably the Tram D-201. The high impedence, un-amplified D104 also mated well with a number of tube rigs, and hybrid rigs like the Hy-Gain 623But. by far, the most popular version was the TUG-8 pre-amplified model, which worked well with the low impedance solid state rigs.
