OK

I see. I thought the R8A and B were almost similar in the more important
features?

I didn't want to drop a bundle on a radio and, I rarely see R8B's for sale
cheap if I see them at all. I can pick up on R8A for like $500. I don't even
know if that's a good price. I figured it's not worth more then 4 bills to
me really.

A friend told told me there is not a heck of a lot of difference between the
NRD-525 and the Drake. But everyone has their own opinion and it can't work
for everyone. That's why I'm asking. Thanks

"Dan" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 16 Sep 2004 06:07:39 -0400, Lucky
wrote:

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?

I wouldn't waste money on an R8 or R8A. I have an R8 and it's not
that great. The R8B is the one you want.

Dan

Lucky101 wrote:

I didn't want to drop a bundle on a radio and, I rarely see R8B's for sale
cheap if I see them at all. I can pick up on R8A for like $500. I don't even
know if that's a good price. I figured it's not worth more then 4 bills to
me really.

That's not a bad price for an R8A but the prices for an R8B are
continuing to come down. The 'B' model has been around for about
7-years, so there are more used ones coming on the market. If you're
patient, you should be able to find an R8B for about $750. I payed $950
for a '2001' R8B in early '2003'. That was a good deal at the time but
they go for less now.


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