What Astatic do you have?   Type of element?  Any other pre amps in line (ie 
D104 Z-match)?

Tube radios were Hi-z in.   New radios are either 600 ohm dynamic in or 
electret with bias on the mic connector.

Answer is yes with adaption.

Rick.  W5RH

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> On Dec 8, 2020, at 9:03 AM, Mark Brantana via BVARC <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> I have an old astatic microphone which I used on my tube-type radio back in 
> ole 1987. It was always great when I was using it. On one international call 
> the contact could hear the air coming from my AC. Mine has a standard audio 
> plug. The new radios have a different connector.  Would I be able to use my 
> radio to the new microphone connections they are using now?
> 
> Also, I am looking to get back into HF, and would not mind finding a good 
> tube-type late generation transceiver for around $200 in case someone has one 
> of these just taking up space in their shack. 
> 
> Mark
> N5PRD
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