I have both (my R-75 is unmodified). They seem about equal, with
maybe a slight tip to the ICOM for UTE and tough signal DX. The Drake
has the more listener-friendly features for plain old program
listening.

Bottom line: If you can only afford 1 radio and listen to SWBC and MW
a lot, get the Drake. If you lean toward UTE, Digital Modes and tough
signal DX get the ICOM.

On Mon, 31 May 2004 03:34:24 -0400, longwave
wrote:

Margaret von Busenhalter-Butt wrote:

Icom R75 with all the Kiwa mods, including the complete attenuation removal
is roughly equal to Drake R8B in both SW AND MW performance.

True or false?

Please note that this is not an attempt to start a flamefest. Ideally I'd
like to have an opinion from folks who run or have run both machines side by
side.

Cheers,

MvBB

Roughly true but it still tips the balance in favor of the R8B if you
are a program listener more than a SSB/utility listener.


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