[Boatanchors] D-104 Elements

[Al Parker]

Hi folks,
    It seems like we are close to a consensus here.  I'll agree, as usual,
with Glen, and add a bit.
    I have mounted both of the Mouser sold cartridges in D-104 heads.  You
must use stiff foam to hold them in place.  The 25LM022 is ~25kohms
impedance, and is 1-1/8" dia.  The 25LM024 is ~9kohms, and 2"dia.  I also
have a fairly new D-104 cartridge in another head.  I've swapped all 3
during QSO's with my HT-32, and have been told they are all very similar
in sound,  the D-104 a bit bassier than the others perhaps.  I do have a
bass voice, and have been told by close acquaintances that the std D-104
sounds quite true to the in person voice.  Personally, I'm unable to make
useful audio discrimination evaluations, try not to, and take those of
others with a big grain of salt.
    And Mouser is a good place to do business with, no minimum order, no
surcharges, quick shipping, usually the same day even if ordered very late
in the day.  Their website makes shopping easy, much easier than
DigiKey's, for one, tho' D-K gives good service too.
    Unsolicited/unpaid commercial endorsements.  Worth the price.
73,
Al, W8UT
New Bern, NC
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Glen Zook" <gzook at yahoo.com>
To: "Bob Sullivan" <robert at isquare.com>; <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2005 6:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] D-104 Elements


> Mouser has a crystal microphone element that works
> quite well in the D-104.  It is smaller in diameter
> than the original and you have to use something like
> styrofoam to hold the cartridge in place.  However,
> the price is $3.52 in single quantities.  The audio
> reports that I get with this cartridge versus one of
> the last cartridges that came from Astatic (like a
> week before they discontinued making the parts) are
> considerably better than the original Astatic
> cartridge (and I get good reports with the Astatic
> cartridge).  The part number is 25LM022 (the "0" is a
> zero and not the letter "o").
>
> Mouser has no minimum order for the United States,
> Mexico, or Canada.  You can find them at
> http://www.mouser.com on the Internet.  They also have
> an 800 number.
>
> Glen, K9STH
>
>
> --- Bob Sullivan <robert at isquare.com> wrote:
>
> Since it appears that replacement elements for the
> D-104 are nearly impossible to find I am considering
> using one of the Heil HC-104 "D-104 kits." I would
> appreciate hearing any comments on this kit!
>
> Glen, K9STH
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