recommendation on non amplified

[Tokin]

how difficult is it to convert tug8 to non amplified all the one on ebay are amplified

Look for the Astatic UG8 base which is non amplified. The "T" stands for transistorized so any T-UG stands would have to be converted.

 

[Klondike Mike]

Best vintage microphone I found to work on the Cobra 2000 was a Astatic 1104 C. Of course a direct injected, with outboard audio processing equipment ($$$) will get you over the top.

 

[Tokin]

Best vintage microphone I found to work on the Cobra 2000 was a Astatic 1104 C. Of course a direct injected, with outboard audio processing equipment ($$$) will get you over the top.

I spent $180 for the urq6w unit with express shipping to my door in 7 days from the Ukraine. Not expensive by any stretch and judging by the reports i get local and dx, am and ssb i got my $$$ worth.

 

[1iwilly]

nothing coming up on ug8 everything says T-UG8 but again how hard would it be to make it non amplified

 

[Tokin]

nothing coming up on ug8 everything says T-UG8 but again how hard would it be to make it non amplified

Try this
https://www.worldwidedx.com/threads/astatic-t-up9-mic-base-to-non-amplified.259458/#post-739430
And this
https://www.ebay.com/itm/303616122226

 

[1iwilly]

thanks, i made an offer

Try this
https://www.worldwidedx.com/threads/astatic-t-up9-mic-base-to-non-amplified.259458/#post-739430
And this
https://www.ebay.com/itm/303616122226

 

[Tokin]

thanks, i made an offer

Looks like its yours!

 

[1iwilly]

thanks for all the replies new toy for the bench

 

[Tokin]

thanks for all the replies new toy for the bench

Let me know if you need a couple of those neoprene inserts. I still have a few.

 

[Dr_DX]

For low z non amped mic: Sure 444D - strong bottom end high output; Heil HC-5 - tonally very precise low output.

 

[S&W357]

Turner Plus Three fanboy here for the older CB radios. Better audio reports than anything I've tried.

 

[1iwilly]

sure just to have it for back up

Let me know if you need a couple of those neoprene inserts. I still have a few.

 

[Tokin]

sure just to have it for back up

Rarely are the d104 elements in good shape. They used a salt crystal which is sensitive to shock such as tipping over or being dropped and they don't like humidity.
The high impedance element makes you sound tinny on todays radios even with the ur6qw eq because of the impedance mismatch. Thats why i started experimenting with low z dynamic elements that would fit in the d104 head. Luckily the first one i tried fit and i had already used that particular mic with good reports.
Astatic made low impedance heads like the DN-50 and a few others that come up for sale on ebay.
Drop your shipping info in a pm and ill send you a few inserts.

 

[1iwilly]

PM sent

Rarely are the d104 elements in good shape. They used a salt crystal which is sensitive to shock such as tipping over or being dropped and they don't like humidity.
The high impedance element makes you sound tinny on todays radios even with the ur6qw eq because of the impedance mismatch. Thats why i started experimenting with low z dynamic elements that would fit in the d104 head. Luckily the first one i tried fit and i had already used that particular mic with good reports.
Astatic made low impedance heads like the DN-50 and a few others that come up for sale on ebay.
Drop your shipping info in a pm and ill send you a few inserts.

 

[1iwilly]

Tokin I receive the UG8 today had no element at all in it took the cobra coffin mike element and the 2 pieces you send me got here today too perfect timing it's altogether
but i had low receive so I check the wires under the plate the red wire and the shield wire was swap I put them back the right way now it's working as it should thank once again for the eBay tip and the foam

Try this
https://www.worldwidedx.com/threads/astatic-t-up9-mic-base-to-non-amplified.259458/#post-739430
And this
https://www.ebay.com/itm/303616122226