In a message dated 7/3/2008 7:33:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> ron <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Dan Ringer wrote: > > > > Eddy, I suggest simply bypassing the amp on the D104. The T4Xany > > doesn't need it. I use an unamplified D104 and get great audio reports on > > > my T4XB. > > > > > > Besides, them "amplified" D104's were made with CB'ers in mind at the time. > Ham radio rigs, they are not needed. > > Ron > wb1hga Well Maybe but I bought the Preamp from Astatic that went into the base of a "G" stand(D-104 is head alone), had to drill a few holes, one for access to the gain pot & another on top for on/off switch, best $7.00 I ever spent. My New twins(1977) seemed to need more audio for some reason. Now I could talk a bit lower to accomplish the same. Too high a setting causes more background noise, not good, hi! If you got an amplified base, give it a try! GL es 73...... Rich WA2RQY/4
