Drake R4C

[w2amr]

I just picked up this gem on Saturday.Really wasn't looking for another receiver, but this was too nice to pass up.
16067

[kb2vxa]

Oh yeah! <slobber> <drool>

[AA1OH]

Cool! Very clean looking.I had for a short time a 2b to play with. Very nice receiver. Always wanted a SW-4.

[w2amr]

Now the search is on for a reasonably priced T4XC. I know, good luck, right?

[WZ7U]

Despite popular opinion, lightning can strike twice.

[AA1OH]

What I have found on Craig's list and Facebook marketplace is awesome. My Zenith Royal 7000-1 was a 10.00 Marketplace find. Year and a half ago it was a 4 channel 100 Mhz Hitachi scope For under 100.00. A lot of stuff can be mailed.

[w2amr]

Oh yeah! <slobber> <drool>My reaction too.

[N8YX]

Go to Zerobeat and join the Drake List.

Throw out a 'Wanted' ad and you'll probably get a reply or three.

Serial number, options fitted? Any mods done? There is a well-known mod to the audio chain (specifically, the power supply section) which corrects a what-the-fsck-were-they-thinking faux pas on Drake's part.

[K0RGR]

I have the Drake 4C line in my garage. I haven't had the opportunity to fire it up. It belonged to my dad. I remember it being a great receiver. The transmitter uses sweep tubes that you will incinerate if you hold the key down a bit too long. But that RX is superb!

[w2amr]

Go to Zerobeat and join the Drake List.

Throw out a 'Wanted' ad and you'll probably get a reply or three.

Serial number, options fitted? Any mods done? There is a well-known mod to the audio chain (specifically, the power supply section) which corrects a what-the-fsck-were-they-thinking faux pas on Drake's part.SN 27221. Has the 3 optional CW filters installed, and the Xtals for 160 coverage and for 28.0-28.5. It has the stock AM and SSB filters, don't see any mods. I took the covers off and gave the pots and switch contacts the deoxit treatment. The Xtal calibrator is right on the money. What a great sounding receiver this thing is. I'll check out Zerobeat, thanks for the tip.

[N8YX]

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[w2amr]

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Nice, but out of my price range. Tnx.

[N8YX]

I'll keep looking. They seem to be all over the map.

[KG4CGC]

Nice find. Haven't had the opportunity to enjoy any of the Drake line. Still spinning the dial on the RX only TT ArgoV though.
Thanks, Ron.

[kc4umo]

Man that is a beauty.

[hamguy]

I have the Drake 4C line in my garage. I haven't had the opportunity to fire it up. It belonged to my dad. I remember it being a great receiver. The transmitter uses sweep tubes that you will incinerate if you hold the key down a bit too long. But that RX is superb!And when you fix the audio, the 4C is a GREAT receiver. I reconfigured the power supply using three terminal regulators and a zener regulator circuit and replaced that horrible audio amp circuit with a TDA 2003A. Significantly reduced the heat from the audio output Q.