Indeed, the R8B is a stellar performer, as are all of the R8 series by
Drake. Mr. Oregon might take a look at qth.net classifieds for used
Drake R8/R8A/R8B, if eventually opting for a tabletop model.

I'm with dxAce on this one: I swear by Drake receivers. I've at one
time owned and used or currently own and use the following from the
Drake family: R8, R8A, R8B, SW8 ('94), SW8 ('97). Excellent
performance from all, and never a hitch or need for repairs.

junius


wrote:
I have the R75

I am dissapointed with it's out of the box performance. It is very
distorted and sync doesn't work. I am about to send it off for audio
and sync mods. It seems to be well constructed and otherwise easy to
operate with nice big display. I hear that the mods will make it work
a lot better

I thought at one time that it might give my R8B a good run for money
with the mods, but I'm backing off from that kinda thinking. The R8B
is a damn nice piece of gear. I actually thought that I might sell the
Drake once the ICOM got back with the mods. I'll probably keep both

Go for a R8B if the price isn't a prob. Otherwise maybe R75 with the
mods would be a good choice.

73
NEO