[Motorola] Vintage Motorola base mike (TU-436)

[DJoneses]

The TU-436 is an amplified mic -- are you sure that is a tone burst 
generator and not a pre-amp?  The mic was replaced by the TMN-6007 in the 
60's.  In 1968 the TMN-6007 sold for $27.00.

David
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Subject: [Motorola] Vintage Motorola base mike (TU-436)


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> Hello Group,
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> Interested in finding out history on this base mike.
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> The pedestal is sort of oval, with push button centered in front.The mike 
> is suspended about 6' above the base. The mike enclosure is square, with 
> rectangular metal grill. On the bottom edge of the grill," Motorola"
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> is written, written in black, with a gold background. A "Shure" logo is on 
> the grill. Under the base, is what I believe to be a tone generator (Can 
> visulize xtal). The mike is made by "Shure", and is a "Controlled 
> Reluctance" type. Mod.# 97159. There is a Motorola number stamped under 
> the base....."TU-436". Has the typical four (4) pin mike plug.
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> I believe the mike to be from the early 1950's, or perhaps even earlier! 
> The "Tone Burst" may have been added later? Befor I put it on eBay, I 
> would be interested in its worth.
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> Regards,
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> Tim W7TRH
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> Vashon Is. Wa.
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