From: "Al Parker" 
Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Drake R4


Hi Chris,
        The R-4A is a nice rcvr, the later ones are almost an R-4B.  I don't
know for sure, but possibly the early A's had a 4-pole filter, the later &
B's a 6 or 8 pole.   The early A's, up to abt s/n 3300 are 13 tube, the ones
from sometime around 3600 have 11, and are very close to B's.  I have 1 of
each, and use the early one regularly.  It has a mod using switchable
filters from a t-4X that make it really super.  You can see some good info
at:
http://www.zerobeat.net/drakelist/r4asurvey.html

    If you decide to sell it for a parts rig, pse keep me in mind. ;-)
73,
Al, W8UT
New Bern, NC
BoatAnchors appreciated here
http://www.thecompendium.net/radio/
http://www.hammarlund.info

----- Original Message -----
From: "D. Christopher Fall" 
To: 
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 9:27 PM
Subject: [Drakelist] Drake R4


>
> Is there anywhere on the web where there is a comparison of the
performance of the Drake R4 to the R4A, or B ?  I have precious few repair
parts for Drake receivers now and I am trying to decide if its worth
repairing an old R4 that has a bad power supply or if the receiver is better
off as a parts rig for someone.  The last time my R4 worked (about 10 years
ago) I can't even remember if it worked well or what band I operated on.  I
operate primarily 10 meter SSB now.  Anybody have any thoughts?  /s/ Chris
>
> D. Christopher (Chris) Fall, WB6OLJ
> ARRL Volunteer Counsel, Ventura County, California
> P. O. Box 8045
> Oxnard, CA  93031-8045
>
>
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