[Boatanchors] FS: Drake TR-3, $125

[Al Parker]

Hi folks,
     I spent many hours resurrecting this "dead on arrival" TR-3 for a 
fellow who then ran into finance shortcomings.  He said to sell it. 
$125 plus shipping
  It does not have a power supply.  It's working reasonably well.
       It gets approx. 200w out on 3.8, 7.25, 14.25 mc, 100+ on 21.25, 
approx. 90 on 28.3.  Receives well.  I've demo'd it on 3.8.
     Chassis is fairly clean, it's bright plated, not copper like later 
rigs.  Case could use a repaint.

It isn't perfect, but would make a good user.  Here's what's lacking:

1.  AC switch is bad.  It’s “ON”, so use a “power strip”.
2.  S-meter has quit, coil is open.
3.  Someone had modified the neutralization ckt to make it close to what 
is used in later TR-4’s, but didn’t do one thing properly.  Now I have 
it working reasonably well.  Neutralization is OK on low bands, poor on 
15 & 10 meters, I advise not using those bands, or it can be adjusted to 
use those bands and not the lower ones.  New finals might be OK on all 
bands.
     I will ship at actual Fedex cost, plus $5 for packing and my trip 
to the terminal.  I can deliver to the Shelby 'fest, Thurs. PM - Sat. 
AM, 9/1-3, if paid in advance.  Pers. ck OK with short waiting period, 
USPS or bank M.O. no wait, if PayPal, add $5 to cover fees.
     IIRC about 25 lbs, from zip 28560, you can ck Fedex.com for est.
	I can take a few pix to send upon request.
73,

Al, W8UT
New Bern, NC
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