Note
The Drake 7077 desk microphone was manufactured by Astatic.
While it bears the Drake logo and was custom-designed to match the transmit audio requirements of the Drake TR-7 transceiver, it is essentially an OEM version of an Astatic desk microphone.
Key Details of the Drake 7077:
* Manufacturer: Astatic (labeled for Drake).
* Design: It is a dynamic, high-impedance microphone.
* Compatibility: Specifically wired and matched for the Drake TR-5 and TR-7 series, featuring both PTT and VOX capabilities.
* Technical Specs: It typically has a frequency response range of approximately 300 – 5000 Hz, tailored for clear communication in amateur radio.
* Similar Models: The microphone is very similar to the Astatic 878HL series. In fact, some collectors note that the 7077 is virtually identical to certain Astatic commercial models, differing mainly in the color scheme and the specific Drake branding.
Output: –48 db @ 1 kHz (0 db = 1 microbar)
Response: 300–5000 Hz
Switching: VOX or PTT
Connector: 4-pin compatible wtih TR-7
