[Drake] SW-4 Serial Number Fun

[Mike Murray]

Jim,
Thank you for doing this informal survey. 
I agree that this radio is very overlooked.  It is a
pleasure to use and the audio is superb.

I bought my pre-owned SW-4 in approx. 1978 from either
Associated or Fair Radio (probably Associated).  
I noticed last year that I have SW-4  S/N 0047   
which is obviously early.
It has the R-4 dial, knob, and skirt

Looking forward to more posts and further info from
others on these fine radios.
TNX es 73
Mike
KW4HF

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Here then is my quest, To find more information about
the SW-4's true production numbers.

Do you own a SW-4 or SW-4A? 
If so can you send me your SN and version.

I own two SW-4's, 221 and 225. 
Our friend Sindre has SW-4, 001. 

Their are 4 versions of the SW-4A and it would 
be fun to track the SN breaks on these as well.

SW-4A differences:

1) Earliest type has Dial window and PTO knob like a
R-4
2) Next version is like the R-4B in the Dial
window/knob
3) The C-Line type Dial and knob is next.
4) The last version is minus the NewYork Radio WW
logo.

The SW-4 and SW-4A are a very over looked radio in
the Ham world being a AM only rig, but an important
part
of the Drake History puzzle and one of my favorites.




		
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