[Hallicrafters] Microphones for Hallicrafters - more

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

Bill - 

I had seen pictures of it and interpreted the image as being roughly
the size of a D-104 crystal element. Hard to tell as it didn't seem to
indicate any measurements. Or I could be mistaking it for another
replacement element and confusing them. Either way, it's still good
news that it fits the T-3. These are an excellent, very classic desk
mic for our old rigs. Wouldn't mind finding a couple more...

~ Todd  'KAQ

On 6/23/05, Bill Gerhold <wpgerhold at elongo.com> wrote:
> Todd,
> 
> I'm not sure I understand your comment about the T-3 and the Mouser element
> size.  The Mouser element is the 25LM022.  The diameter is only 1.38"  This
> is very small compared to the original element in the T-3.  So, fitting it
> would be easy, its the rubber support element that would need to be fitted
> around the much smaller crystal.
> 
> So, the crystal will fit even though under-sized.
> 
> Bill
> K2WH
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: "Todd, KA1KAQ" <ka1kaq at gmail.com>
> To: "Bill Gerhold" <k2wh at optonline.net>
> Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2005 09:47:41 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] Microphones for Hallicrafters - more
> On 6/22/05, Bill Gerhold <k2wh at optonline.net> wrote:
> > I have actually used the Mouser crystals to repair an Astatic T-3 mic.  I
> > also have (2) other Astatic T-3 mics and in comparison tests, very little
> if
> > any difference.  Get the $ 4.00 crystals.  They work.  I bought 3 of them
> > for spares.
> 
> This is good to know, Bill. I have a T-3 on one of the Clegg stations
> that I love the sound of, and I've been dreading the thought of trying
> to replace it. The $4 Mouser replacements looked too big to fit inside
> the head, though? Sounds like they must fit, by your report.
> 
> Thanks for relating this, along with your comparsion tests.
> 
> ~ Todd,  KA1KAQ
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