The problem I have with the Drake R8b it is that I cannnot hear, understand, weak stations, because the audio it is too bassy and muddy.
Same happens on tropical bands.
I have tried listening with different headphones, audio filters but not improvement at all.
I think that this receiver has been made for generallistening not for DXing.
So, why did I spend a $1250 receiver if I cannot identify a weak station?
I have read in some groups that same thing happens in many R8B,s and the R8 has much better audio.



I have been thinking about buying a tabletop receiver for shortwave.
I am mainly interested in tropical bands and 49 mb SW stations, not
interested in ham bands.

I have already got a Drake R8b but it is not good for DXing in these
bands. I have been reading in some web pages that the Drake r7A
perfoms very well . What is your opinion about buying a R7A or a
similar receiver? Of course I would sell the R8B first. Any comments
are wellcomed. Thanks[/i][/color]

I'm curious why you think the Drake R8B is not a good DX radio for 49
meters? What seems to be the problem? Overload from local MW stations?

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Telamon
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