RadioBanter - View Single Post - Drake R8 vs JRC NRD-545

BDK · January 6th 07, 07:02 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave

In article om,
says...
IMHO you should keep the R8 & buy the NRD-545 used. The money you save
on the used 545 will cover the money you would get for your R8 if you
sold it.

73, Ken KG4BIG

I Love LA wrote:
I am thinking of getting ride of my Drake R8 which I have had for
about 13 years and buying a JRC NRD-545.
Would you do it? If so why or why not.
Please don't recommend the r75 or the AOR7030+. I have already ruled
them out.

That's it! When I was doing a lot of UTES, and only had one receiver, it
was horrible. It's nice to just sit on a freq on one receiver, and tune
around on the other(s), looking for new stuff. I used to do RTTY, and
even a third one was in use constantly.

As far as the R8 Vs 545 debate goes, I personally do not like the R8
series, period. Horrible ergonomics compared to the NRD's, terrible
looking display (My opinion), and a case that screams CHEAP! I would
love to have an R7A, but I've passed on a lot of R8X's.

I've had a Yaesu FRG 7000, 7700, and 8800.
Kenwood R1000 and R5000, and a TS-450S.
Icom R71A (several) and IC-735.
JRC NRD 515, 525's, and a JST 135.
A couple of old Hammarlunds and Hallicrafters
A Realistic DX 160, and a DX-302.
All but the 8800 were used.

Never actually owned a Drake, but played with several here. Good audio,
and a decent receiver, but like the AOR7000, it's in a bad package.

BDK