[Drake] R4C

[fkamp@comcast.net]

Bill KB9IV wrote:

> Hi Ed,
>
> I think dollar for dollar the R4B is one of the best stock
> Drake had to offer. However if your into 160M DX or crowded
> conditions the Full Sherwood Drake can really slice and dice
> the bands.
> Most hams that claim Sherwood upgrades are marginal usually
> haven't had a complete upgrade done including extra filter
> switching, independent SSB filters, 600 Hz first filter
> and INRAD filters complete SSB thru CW. Only then one
> realizes when tuning the bands how special and worthwhile
> the extra expense is.
> My only complaint is most Drakes i.e. TRxx or R4C lack lower
> freq audio response. They seem to drop of at about
> 200-250Hz.  The R4B for some reason has better audio
> response......perhaps the LC filters are causing this.

This thread started with someone wanting to know how much he could
expect to pay for an R4C.  I believe the answer was $300.  I also
believe that the R4B as a stock receiver is a much better radio tha a
stock R4C and for less money.

I also know that a properly outfitted R4C is a far better performer than
the R4B.  I know, I used to have an R4B.

Unfortunately, to 'properly outfit' a stock R4C you might need to spend
another $300 depending on how much of the work you can do yourself.

Regards,
Frank Kamp