[Boatanchors] Drake 2B General Coverage

[Gary Pewitt]

I think it is one of the best looking receivers ever.  The rounded 
corners make it much better looking than it's younger brother the square 
cornered 3.  It's just plain cute.  YMMV
73  Gary  N9ZSV




On 6/7/2011 8:25 AM, Todd, KA1KAQ wrote:
> I agree. I had a 2B and Q multiplier/speaker console some years back.
> It made me think of a pimped up Knightkit. Certainly not in line with
> all other Drake gear I've had. Couldn't wait to get it out of my
> house.
>
> One thing that made no sense was its performance. It was one of the
> hottest little receivers I'd ever used. Incredible performance really,
> for the low-quality-look and feel it has. And I guess at the end of
> the day, that's what counts. A fellow out west was happy to take it
> off my hands and I was glad to see it go.
>
> Not sure it would even rise to the 'canoe anchor' category, but if you
> have limited space and want a lot of performance from a small black
> hole, it'd be tough to beat. Clearly the technical dept had their act
> together more than the aesthetics group.

>
> big snip
>


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Gary Pewitt N9ZSV 1500 French Prairie Rd Booneville, AR 72927