Racal 6830
 

Anybody have any comments regarding the Racal 6830? A friend of mine
rebuilds them and so forth. This is his last radio - He is getting
out of the business because modules are getting too expensive. Keep in
mind that since he is a friend if radio breaks down he will
troubleshoot. I will use the radio to replace the Drake I had to sell
cause I needed cash.

73
NEO

Well, here is what he tells me:

My Racal contact has raised his prices a lot and now it would take
about $1600 for a set of modules. I usually put 30 or so hours into
making a perfect unit. I'm about 1/2 done with the one I'm working on.
So there is no real profit in doing this. After that I'm done since it
won't be worth my trouble. I sold off all the early rev modules so
everything I have is latest rev stuff. I have never noticed a
difference in performance though.
This will be the basic radio with 4 filters and one spare slot. No
remote control or special functions. I do have 2 blank SDR modules
that will plug right into the radio that do SDR demodulation with a
cool spectrum display. They usually go for $1300 to $1500 on ebay.

Racal 6830
 

N9NEO wrote:

Anybody have any comments regarding the Racal 6830? A friend of mine
rebuilds them and so forth. This is his last radio - He is getting
out of the business because modules are getting too expensive. Keep in
mind that since he is a friend if radio breaks down he will
troubleshoot. I will use the radio to replace the Drake I had to sell
cause I needed cash.

73
NEO

Well, here is what he tells me:

My Racal contact has raised his prices a lot and now it would take
about $1600 for a set of modules. I usually put 30 or so hours into
making a perfect unit. I'm about 1/2 done with the one I'm working on.
So there is no real profit in doing this. After that I'm done since it
won't be worth my trouble. I sold off all the early rev modules so
everything I have is latest rev stuff. I have never noticed a
difference in performance though.
This will be the basic radio with 4 filters and one spare slot. No
remote control or special functions. I do have 2 blank SDR modules
that will plug right into the radio that do SDR demodulation with a
cool spectrum display. They usually go for $1300 to $1500 on ebay.

You got a pic and some specs on this rig?

I've looked around but can't seem to find anything :-(

dxAce
Michigan
USA

Racal 6830
 

I'll go find some.


dxAce wrote:
N9NEO wrote:

Anybody have any comments regarding the Racal 6830? A friend of mine
rebuilds them and so forth. This is his last radio - He is getting
out of the business because modules are getting too expensive. Keep in
mind that since he is a friend if radio breaks down he will
troubleshoot. I will use the radio to replace the Drake I had to sell
cause I needed cash.

73
NEO

Well, here is what he tells me:

My Racal contact has raised his prices a lot and now it would take
about $1600 for a set of modules. I usually put 30 or so hours into
making a perfect unit. I'm about 1/2 done with the one I'm working on.
So there is no real profit in doing this. After that I'm done since it
won't be worth my trouble. I sold off all the early rev modules so
everything I have is latest rev stuff. I have never noticed a
difference in performance though.
This will be the basic radio with 4 filters and one spare slot. No
remote control or special functions. I do have 2 blank SDR modules
that will plug right into the radio that do SDR demodulation with a
cool spectrum display. They usually go for $1300 to $1500 on ebay.

You got a pic and some specs on this rig?

I've looked around but can't seem to find anything :-(

dxAce
Michigan
USA

Racal 6830
 

N9NEO wrote:

I'll go find some.

Thanks. I'd be interested to see what it's all about. I'm somewhat familiar with
the RA6790 type stuff but not the 6830.

dxAce
Michigan
USA

Racal 6830
 

N9NEO wrote:
Anybody have any comments regarding the Racal 6830? A friend of mine
rebuilds them and so forth. This is his last radio - He is getting
out of the business because modules are getting too expensive. Keep in
mind that since he is a friend if radio breaks down he will
troubleshoot. I will use the radio to replace the Drake I had to sell
cause I needed cash.

73
NEO

Well, here is what he tells me:

My Racal contact has raised his prices a lot and now it would take
about $1600 for a set of modules. I usually put 30 or so hours into
making a perfect unit. I'm about 1/2 done with the one I'm working on.
So there is no real profit in doing this. After that I'm done since it
won't be worth my trouble. I sold off all the early rev modules so
everything I have is latest rev stuff. I have never noticed a
difference in performance though.
This will be the basic radio with 4 filters and one spare slot. No
remote control or special functions. I do have 2 blank SDR modules
that will plug right into the radio that do SDR demodulation with a
cool spectrum display. They usually go for $1300 to $1500 on ebay.

Some of those Racals had cheesy membrane keyboards that flake out.

Racal 6830
 

dxAce, et al.

I've gotten a few pdf files on the radio that I will send to your email
address - or anybody else that may want. I would appreciate comments
on the radio's specs.

Looks like an interesting radio and as I said, my friend rebuilds them,
so I have a service option if I need. I will send 3 .pdf files after
work from home. If you have another email address you would rather me
send to then let me know by email. I know some people don't like
posting their real email to usenet groups.

regards,
Bob


dxAce wrote:
N9NEO wrote:

I'll go find some.

Thanks. I'd be interested to see what it's all about. I'm somewhat familiar with
the RA6790 type stuff but not the 6830.

dxAce
Michigan
USA

Hi,

I have a Racal RA6830-516.
I would be very interested in the SDR module you mention.
Could you please put me in contact with guy who had them?
Thanks!