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Drake R8
| General Coverage Communications Receiver |
Rating (1-5): HHHHH (5) |
| Made In: United States 1991-1995 |
Voltages: 100/120/200/240 VAC |
| Coverage: 100-30000 kHz |
Readout: Digital LCD 0.1 |
| Modes: AM/SSB/CW/RTTY/FM |
Selectivity: 6/4/2.3/1.8/.5 kHz |
| Circuit: Double Conversion |
Physical: 13.2x5.25x13" 13 Lbs. |
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Features: ¼" Head. Jack, S-Meter, PBT, Preamp, IF Notch, AGC, BFO,
100 Memories, Sync. Detection, Tone, Dual Clock Timers, RF
Gain, Recorder Activation, RS232 Port, Scan, Sweep, Keypad,
Squelch, Dual VFOs, Speaker Switch, Line Output, Attenuator,
Mute. The LCD display on the R8/A/B is nicely backlit. |
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Accessories: MS-8 Speaker, VHF Converter. |
| New Price: $980-999 |
Used Price: $600-650 |
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Comments: Drake's first shortwave receiver in ten years. A nice unit. The optional internal VHF converter covers 35-55 and 108-174 MHz. |
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Click here to view color photo and more info. or click here to view sold archive at Universal Radio. |
Drake R8A
| General Coverage Communications Receiver |
Rating (1-5): HHHHH (5) |
| Made In: United States 1995-1998 |
Voltages:100/120/200/240 VAC |
| Coverage: 100-30000 kHz |
Readout: Digital LCD 0.1 |
| Modes: AM/SSB/CW/RTTY/FM |
Selectivity: 6/4/2.3/1.8/.5 kHz |
| Circuit: Double Conversion |
Physical: 13.2x5.25x13" 13 Lbs. |
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Features: ¼" Head. Jack, S-Meter, PBT, Preamp, IF Notch, AGC, BFO,
440 Alpha Mems., Sync. Detection, Tone, Dual Clock Timers, RF
Gain, Recorder Activation, RS232 Port, Scan, Sweep, Keypad,
Squelch, Dual VFOs, Speaker Switch, Line Output, Attenuator. |
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Accessories: MS-8 Speaker, VHF Converter. |
| New Price: $1050-1099 |
Used Price: $650-750 |
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Comments: Many ergonomic and performance improvements were added including:
alphanumeric memories, faster scanning, improved AGC, improved notch, improved display, easier mode and bandwidth selection, tilt-bar, enhanced tone control, detachable line cord & expanded RS-232 command set. |
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Click here to view color photo and more info. or click here to view sold archive at Universal Radio. |
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