Astatic D-104 D104 for GMRS Base?

[WSAH786]

Greetings wise people, 

Probably a silly question, but would it be possible to modify an Astatic D-104 microphone (like the one below) for use with a GMRS base? I really like the feel of these old mics, but realize my KG1000 that I am currently using as a base has multi-function controls through the existing mic... but most are redundant to the control head/radio itself.  Would it be a fool's errand? Sorry, slow at work today, so my mind wanders on things like this.

[SteveShannon]

6 minutes ago, WSAH786 said:

Greetings wise people, 

Probably a silly question, but would it be possible to modify an Astatic D-104 microphone (like the one below) for use with a GMRS base? I really like the feel of these old mics, but realize my KG1000 that I am currently using as a base has multi-function controls through the existing mic... but most are redundant to the control head/radio itself.  Would it be a fool's errand? Sorry, slow at work today, so my mind wanders on things like this.

It can be done. I haven’t done it but about a year ago someone asked about it and I googled it. 

[tcp2525]

58 minutes ago, WSAH786 said:

Greetings wise people, 

Probably a silly question, but would it be possible to modify an Astatic D-104 microphone (like the one below) for use with a GMRS base? I really like the feel of these old mics, but realize my KG1000 that I am currently using as a base has multi-function controls through the existing mic... but most are redundant to the control head/radio itself.  Would it be a fool's errand? Sorry, slow at work today, so my mind wanders on things like this.

Yes,  very easy to do. I've done them for Icom and Kenwood. You will be changing all electronics, including the cord and mic element. I totally restore to new condition, but modernized. 

[Hoppyjr]

You might even find a plug in adapter from the D104 to Ethernet, so some web searching might be helpful.

[tcp2525]

16 minutes ago, Hoppyjr said:

You might even find a plug in adapter from the D104 to Ethernet, so some web searching might be helpful.

The problem is the impedance of the mic. Adapting it to "work" on a modern radio isn't the problem as it will sound like crap. Unfortunately you need to rework all the guts.