~Astatic~ D104 Gold Eagle -- what's it worth ?

[Joe_________________FITR]

Hi,
I acquired an "Astatic Golden Eagle D104 base microphone"
as part of a trade for some audio studio equipment. The
mic is in good physical condition, and seems to work
fine (tested it). It takes a 9V battery in the base for
the preamplifier, and has a 6 wire coiled cord.

The mic looks like a lollipop, with a bald eagle etched
into the back of the mic head. The mic base includes a
serial numbered tag, as well as a CB Radio "callsign"
plate. The mic is entirely gold metal.

Any idea what this is worth to a CB enthusiast? Guess
it would look great sitting next to a big CB base station --
it certainly shined up nicely with a little car chrome
polish and a soft cotton cloth.

thanks for any insight,
Joe

[carl hillier]

The Golden Eagle mic is worth new £80-00 but secondhand about £50-£60 in
good condition that mic is good for someone who uses the SSB bands or ham
radio.
CARL

Joe_________________FITR <joe...@transend.com.tw> wrote in article
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[russell...@gmail.com]

my d 104 serial no. 24315 make a offer.

[m5afx...@googlemail.com]

On Tuesday, 2 September 1997 08:00:00 UTC+1, Joe_________________FITR wrote:
> Hi,
> I acquired an "Astatic Golden Eagle D104 base microphone"
> as part of a trade for some audio studio equipment. The
> mic is in good physical condition, and seems to work
> fine (tested it). It takes a 9V battery in the base for
> the preamplifier, and has a 6 wire coiled cord.
>
> The mic looks like a lollipop, with a bald eagle etched
> into the back of the mic head. The mic base includes a
> serial numbered tag, as well as a CB Radio "callsign"
> plate. The mic is entirely gold metal.
>
> Any idea what this is worth to a CB enthusiast? Guess
> it would look great sitting next to a big CB base station --
> it certainly shined up nicely with a little car chrome
> polish and a soft cotton cloth.
>
> thanks for any insight,
> Joe

The D104 Golden Eagle was made in 1976 by a company called Astatic to commemorate the united states Bicentennial (200 years ) the gold finish is 22 carat gold plating in as new condition boxed cleaning cloth and paperwork, that mic is worth around £200

hope that helps