(KK4TL) wrote in message . com...

It's radio .. no you don't need it.

Buy it.

Have it.

Enjoy it.

You can't have too many radios.

Hear! Hear!

I must admit I only have two general-coverage receivers
in my shack, from very different generations of technology:
a Collins 51J-4, and a Harris RF-590. Both are a delight
to use. Both are difficult to lift.

The Collins was a freebie ("if you'll enjoy it, you
can have it"). The Harris was not. :-(

Laura Halliday VE7LDH "Que les nuages soient notre
Grid: CN89mg pied a terre..."
ICBM: 49 16.05 N 122 56.92 W - Hospital/Shafte

In article ,
says...
Hi fellas

I'm new to this group and would like your advice based on your broad
knowledge of radios. OK I have 5 radios.

1] JRC NRD-525 stock
2] Kenwood R-5000 YK-88a-1 and remote options
3] FROG-7 stock, mint
4] Ten Tec 320-D
5] FRG-7700 FRA-7700 and F5 low pass filter options
6] Degen 1103

Now, I've been looking to buy a Drake R8 or R8A since I've read so
many good things about them and many of you own one.
My question is, do I need it and will I *notice a big difference
owning one over my other 5 radios?

Now when I ask "do I need it", I hope you radio owners know what I
mean by that.

Thanks for your time
Lucky


I have a NRD-525, and have had a Kenwood R5000 with the YK88A1 filter,
also a Frg7700. The only advantages an R8x(any model) has over the 525
is much better AM audio quality and synch detection. I rarely listen to
AM, and the ergonomic advantages of the NRD-525 make it any easy choice
for me over the Drakes. I don't like the looks of the Drakes, they just
look cheap, IMO. Their operation is awkward, and to me, most of the
front panel is backwards. To me, nothing are as pleasant to use as my
NRD515, and my Hammarlund HQ100(modded to the max) are. IMO, the Kenwood
is a match for the Drakes, audio quality wise, and close everywhere else
except for the sync detector not being there.

I wouldn't spend the money on a Drake, unless you really need the sync
detector..

BDK

Since you've owned many of my radios I think you're in a good position to
answer my question. I just might save my money for a computer upgrade in
Dec then unless I hear something else.

I use external speakers and the 525's audio output is superb for it's age
that's for sure.

The thing is I love collecting these radios but I've spending just too much
money. I bought these 6 radios in less then 7 months. It's addictive. The
funny thing is, the guy selling the R8a told me if I have a 525 I won't hear
the station any better. After that reply I just had to ask you guys.

"BDK" wrote in message
...
In article ,
says...
Hi fellas

I'm new to this group and would like your advice based on your broad
knowledge of radios. OK I have 5 radios.

1] JRC NRD-525 stock
2] Kenwood R-5000 YK-88a-1 and remote options
3] FROG-7 stock, mint
4] Ten Tec 320-D
5] FRG-7700 FRA-7700 and F5 low pass filter options
6] Degen 1103

Now, I've been looking to buy a Drake R8 or R8A since I've read so
many good things about them and many of you own one.
My question is, do I need it and will I *notice a big difference
owning one over my other 5 radios?

Now when I ask "do I need it", I hope you radio owners know what I
mean by that.

Thanks for your time
Lucky


I have a NRD-525, and have had a Kenwood R5000 with the YK88A1 filter,
also a Frg7700. The only advantages an R8x(any model) has over the 525
is much better AM audio quality and synch detection. I rarely listen to
AM, and the ergonomic advantages of the NRD-525 make it any easy choice
for me over the Drakes. I don't like the looks of the Drakes, they just
look cheap, IMO. Their operation is awkward, and to me, most of the
front panel is backwards. To me, nothing are as pleasant to use as my
NRD515, and my Hammarlund HQ100(modded to the max) are. IMO, the Kenwood
is a match for the Drakes, audio quality wise, and close everywhere else
except for the sync detector not being there.

I wouldn't spend the money on a Drake, unless you really need the sync
detector..

BDK

In article ,
says...
Since you've owned many of my radios I think you're in a good position to
answer my question. I just might save my money for a computer upgrade in
Dec then unless I hear something else.

I use external speakers and the 525's audio output is superb for it's age
that's for sure.


I would give it no more than "It's ok" as far as audio quality goes,
with the right speaker, it's pretty good, but the Kenwood R5000 and the
Drake are much better. If you find exactly the right speaker for the
R5000 (not any of the ham/SW speakers), it's very nice..


The thing is I love collecting these radios but I've spending just too much
money. I bought these 6 radios in less then 7 months. It's addictive. The
funny thing is, the guy selling the R8a told me if I have a 525 I won't hear
the station any better. After that reply I just had to ask you guys.

Unless you listen to really weak stuff where the sync detect will make a
big difference, no you wont hear it any better. I would say RF
performance wise, the 525 beats the Drake R8X series, but has worse
audio, in AM.

BDK


"BDK" wrote in message
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In article ,
says...
Hi fellas

I'm new to this group and would like your advice based on your broad
knowledge of radios. OK I have 5 radios.

1] JRC NRD-525 stock
2] Kenwood R-5000 YK-88a-1 and remote options
3] FROG-7 stock, mint
4] Ten Tec 320-D
5] FRG-7700 FRA-7700 and F5 low pass filter options
6] Degen 1103

Now, I've been looking to buy a Drake R8 or R8A since I've read so
many good things about them and many of you own one.
My question is, do I need it and will I *notice a big difference
owning one over my other 5 radios?

Now when I ask "do I need it", I hope you radio owners know what I
mean by that.

Thanks for your time
Lucky


I have a NRD-525, and have had a Kenwood R5000 with the YK88A1 filter,
also a Frg7700. The only advantages an R8x(any model) has over the 525
is much better AM audio quality and synch detection. I rarely listen to
AM, and the ergonomic advantages of the NRD-525 make it any easy choice
for me over the Drakes. I don't like the looks of the Drakes, they just
look cheap, IMO. Their operation is awkward, and to me, most of the
front panel is backwards. To me, nothing are as pleasant to use as my
NRD515, and my Hammarlund HQ100(modded to the max) are. IMO, the Kenwood
is a match for the Drakes, audio quality wise, and close everywhere else
except for the sync detector not being there.

I wouldn't spend the money on a Drake, unless you really need the sync
detector..

BDK

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Hi fellas

I'm new to this group and would like your advice based on your broad
knowledge of radios. OK I have 5 radios.

1] JRC NRD-525 stock
2] Kenwood R-5000 YK-88a-1 and remote options
3] FROG-7 stock, mint
4] Ten Tec 320-D
5] FRG-7700 FRA-7700 and F5 low pass filter options
6] Degen 1103

Now, I've been looking to buy a Drake R8 or R8A since I've read so
many good things about them and many of you own one.
My question is, do I need it and will I *notice a big difference
owning one over my other 5 radios?

Now when I ask "do I need it", I hope you radio owners know what I
mean by that.

Thanks for your time
Lucky

LUCKY,

Keep #1, #4 and #6.

Sell #2, #3, and #5.

Buy a new Drake R8"B"

jm2cw ~ RHF

..

Sell my Sears mint FRG-7? Never. I'll go down with thr ship first



"RHF" wrote in message
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= = = Lucky wrote in message
= = = . ..

Hi fellas

I'm new to this group and would like your advice based on your broad
knowledge of radios. OK I have 5 radios.

1] JRC NRD-525 stock
2] Kenwood R-5000 YK-88a-1 and remote options
3] FROG-7 stock, mint
4] Ten Tec 320-D
5] FRG-7700 FRA-7700 and F5 low pass filter options
6] Degen 1103

Now, I've been looking to buy a Drake R8 or R8A since I've read so
many good things about them and many of you own one.
My question is, do I need it and will I *notice a big difference
owning one over my other 5 radios?

Now when I ask "do I need it", I hope you radio owners know what I
mean by that.

Thanks for your time
Lucky

LUCKY,

Keep #1, #4 and #6.

Sell #2, #3, and #5.

Buy a new Drake R8"B"

jm2cw ~ RHF

.

From: "Lucky"

Sell my Sears mint FRG-7? Never. I'll go down with thr ship first



"RHF" wrote in message
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= = = Lucky wrote in message
= = = . ..

Hi fellas

I'm new to this group and would like your advice based on your broad
knowledge of radios. OK I have 5 radios.

1] JRC NRD-525 stock
2] Kenwood R-5000 YK-88a-1 and remote options
3] FROG-7 stock, mint
4] Ten Tec 320-D
5] FRG-7700 FRA-7700 and F5 low pass filter options
6] Degen 1103

Now, I've been looking to buy a Drake R8 or R8A since I've read so
many good things about them and many of you own one.
My question is, do I need it and will I *notice a big difference
owning one over my other 5 radios?

Now when I ask "do I need it", I hope you radio owners know what I
mean by that.

Thanks for your time
Lucky

LUCKY,

Keep #1, #4 and #6.

Sell #2, #3, and #5.

Buy a new Drake R8"B"

jm2cw ~ RHF

RHF must be off his meds, again. The DE 1103 is also a "keeper". My advice is
to keep all of your radios.

And enjoy them.


Michael Bryant, WA4009SWL
Louisville, KY
R75, S800, RX320, SW77, ICF2010K,
DX398, 7600G, 6800W, RF2200, 7600A,
Degen 1102, Degen 1103, GE SRll,
Pro-2006, Pro-2010, Pro-76
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"Michael Bryant" wrote in message


My advice is to keep all of your radios.

And enjoy them.


Or give one to you since you don't have one. LOL!!!!

B.H.

Brian Hill wrote:

"Michael Bryant" wrote in message

My advice is to keep all of your radios.

And enjoy them.


Or give one to you since you don't have one. LOL!!!!

I guess I could try and contact MWB at Louisville Technical Institute and try to
set up a time when I could drive down there and meet him, give him some
complimentary Cheeto's, meet his 'family', and check out his radios.

dxAce

= = = ospam (Michael Bryant) wrote in message
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From: "Lucky"

Sell my Sears mint FRG-7? Never. I'll go down with thr ship first



"RHF" wrote in message
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= = = Lucky wrote in message
= = = . ..

Hi fellas

I'm new to this group and would like your advice based on your broad
knowledge of radios. OK I have 5 radios.

1] JRC NRD-525 stock
2] Kenwood R-5000 YK-88a-1 and remote options
3] FROG-7 stock, mint
4] Ten Tec 320-D
5] FRG-7700 FRA-7700 and F5 low pass filter options
6] Degen 1103

Now, I've been looking to buy a Drake R8 or R8A since I've read so
many good things about them and many of you own one.
My question is, do I need it and will I *notice a big difference
owning one over my other 5 radios?

Now when I ask "do I need it", I hope you radio owners know what I
mean by that.

Thanks for your time
Lucky

LUCKY,

Keep #1, #4 and #6.

Sell #2, #3, and #5.

Buy a new Drake R8"B"

jm2cw ~ RHF

RHF must be off his meds, again.

MWB,

Oh so 'sorry' I don't do Meds be they legal or illegal.

This must be a self-relective statement based on your personal
preferences, disposition and lifestyle.

MWB - Have a nice diner and a glass of good wine - Enjoy !

Then sit-back with your Radios and Listen to the World ~ RHF
..
..
The DE 1103 is also a "keeper". My advice is
to keep all of your radios.

And enjoy them.


Michael Bryant, WA4009SWL
Louisville, KY
R75, S800, RX320, SW77, ICF2010K,
DX398, 7600G, 6800W, RF2200, 7600A,
Degen 1102, Degen 1103, GE SRll,
Pro-2006, Pro-2010, Pro-76
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