Well there 125 I found the amped D-104 (TUG-9 stand) to have way too much output so I added an attenuator which as a nice side effect improved the range of the gain pot. Another nice thing is I don't need to replace batteries after routing 12V phantom power through an unused conductor in the cord. The D-104 ceramic head gives a good punchy audio for operating under difficult band conditions but normally I use the 10-DA dynamic head for QSOing.
Leut, any rig that has been sitting for that long quite likely needs every electrolytic cap replaced. Oh being exposed to extremes of heat, cold and humidity it probably has even more issues besides rust and dust so you have three choices, restore it, give it to someone who will restore it or toss it and get two people mad at you.
ZZ, I too used to dream of owning a Tramp but I couldn't decide on Ginger or Mary Ann. Then also I Dream Of Genie.
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