I had to get a new tuning encoder from the RL Drake coy for my R8B. Once
again Drake's service was superb, from the rapid reply to queries,
preparation of quotes to timely receipt of the part. The part arrived in my
shack two calendar weeks after depositing the funds for the transaction.
Very quick for this part of the world. The vital customs documentation,
often not properly filled out by other suppliers, was correctly filled out
in detail, ensuring a quick passage through customs with a minimal charge.

Americans might be interested to know how much it costs in the third world
to get a tiny part weighing only quarter of an ounce:
$12 cost of part
$23 postage and packing
$20 bank charge for teletransferring funds to Drake's bank in USA
$6 customs clearance and sales tax
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$61 TOTAL ..!!!
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John Plimmer, Montagu, Western Cape Province, South Africa
South 33 d 47 m 32 s, East 20 d 07 m 32 s.
RX Drake R8B, SW8 & ERGO software
Sony 7600D, GE SRIII
BW XCR 30, Braun T1000, Sangean 818 & 803A.
Hallicrafters SX-100, Eddystone 940
GE circa 50's radiogram
Antenna's RF Systems DX 1 Pro, Datong AD-270
Kiwa MW Loop