D-104 Refurbish?
 

Hello,

I have a D-104 lollipop which I obtained new in 1975 or '76, which I'd like
to rebuild. Unfortunately, it needs a lot of work:

1. Head connector (female side in the top of the neck)
2. New leaf switches
3. Ceramic element - I don't know it's condition. The mic was stored away
in an unairconditioned attic for quite a few years.
4. New cord & strain relief spring
5. Gunmetal base needs refinished
6. Not sure about chrome - may need re-done.

I know - I can pick up a used one in seemingly better condition for almost
certainly less cost. But this mic has incalculable sentimental value and
cannot be replaced. I'd love to return it to like-new condition.

Yes, based on the time of purchase, this obviously was used as a CB mic. In
my defense, I was *heavily* into CB radio long *before* the craze hit. All
that trucker crap was always a big embarrassment for me; CB was my version
of amateur radio - all I could afford (actually more than I could afford) as
a high school student. I still own an original Hy-Gain Penetrator 500,
complete, and someday I'll find a good use for it. In the meantime, the
radio bug has never completely left me and I can see amateur activity in my
future.

Does anyone have any advice on where/who/how/whether this can be done? I
would most surely appreciate hearing from you. Thank you.

--
Mike

D-104 Refurbish?
 

"Mike Fairleigh" wrote:

Hello,

I have a D-104 lollipop which I obtained new in 1975 or '76, which I'd like
to rebuild. Unfortunately, it needs a lot of work:

1. Head connector (female side in the top of the neck)
2. New leaf switches
3. Ceramic element - I don't know it's condition. The mic was stored away
in an unairconditioned attic for quite a few years.
4. New cord & strain relief spring
5. Gunmetal base needs refinished
6. Not sure about chrome - may need re-done.

I know - I can pick up a used one in seemingly better condition for almost
certainly less cost. But this mic has incalculable sentimental value and
cannot be replaced. I'd love to return it to like-new condition.

Yes, based on the time of purchase, this obviously was used as a CB mic. In
my defense, I was *heavily* into CB radio long *before* the craze hit. All
that trucker crap was always a big embarrassment for me; CB was my version
of amateur radio - all I could afford (actually more than I could afford) as
a high school student. I still own an original Hy-Gain Penetrator 500,
complete, and someday I'll find a good use for it. In the meantime, the
radio bug has never completely left me and I can see amateur activity in my
future.

Does anyone have any advice on where/who/how/whether this can be done? I
would most surely appreciate hearing from you. Thank you.

I've considered nearly the same thing. Thought about putting a Heil
element in my 'sentimental' UG8 D104 when I get on HF.
http://www.heilsound.com/amateur/hcelements.htm

My story is a lot like yours. I wanted to be on CB since my first part
95 walkie talkies. In '74 I got a real radio, then in 76 I got a
license ;).

I won the unamplified mic & stand at a West Coast Radio Club Jamboree,
then proceeded to mod it. Put a TU Kit in it to turn up the modulation
and talk like a big strapper. Replaced the gray straight cable with a
blue coiled cord from a Turner mic. Added a mechanical bell and
striker to make a fake ping like Browning Eagles.


--
"From spongecake to satellites, it's gotta be Krebstar"

D-104 Refurbish?
 

"All Your Base" wrote in message
I've considered nearly the same thing. Thought about putting a Heil
element in my 'sentimental' UG8 D104 when I get on HF.
http://www.heilsound.com/amateur/hcelements.htm

My story is a lot like yours. I wanted to be on CB since my first part
95 walkie talkies. In '74 I got a real radio, then in 76 I got a
license ;).

I won the unamplified mic & stand at a West Coast Radio Club Jamboree,
then proceeded to mod it. Put a TU Kit in it to turn up the modulation
and talk like a big strapper. Replaced the gray straight cable with a
blue coiled cord from a Turner mic. Added a mechanical bell and
striker to make a fake ping like Browning Eagles.

A person after my own heart. You know what I'm talkin' about. When the
Brownings fired up, everyone else just shut up and listened ;~). Remember
your first call sign? KOX4151 here.

Thanks for sharing a bit of your story.

--
Mike
NRA Life Member

D-104 Refurbish?
 

"Mike Fairleigh" wrote:

"All Your Base" wrote in message
I've considered nearly the same thing. Thought about putting a Heil
element in my 'sentimental' UG8 D104 when I get on HF.
http://www.heilsound.com/amateur/hcelements.htm

My story is a lot like yours. I wanted to be on CB since my first part
95 walkie talkies. In '74 I got a real radio, then in 76 I got a
license ;).

I won the unamplified mic & stand at a West Coast Radio Club Jamboree,
then proceeded to mod it. Put a TU Kit in it to turn up the modulation
and talk like a big strapper. Replaced the gray straight cable with a
blue coiled cord from a Turner mic. Added a mechanical bell and
striker to make a fake ping like Browning Eagles.

A person after my own heart. You know what I'm talkin' about. When the
Brownings fired up, everyone else just shut up and listened ;~). Remember
your first call sign? KOX4151 here.

Thanks for sharing a bit of your story.

KNF5597 was the call.

There are highlights of my collection of CB QSLs at
http://www.barovelli.com/radio/cb/
--
"From spongecake to satellites, it's gotta be Krebstar"