[Drake] Drake TR-3 and RV-3

[Garey Barrell]

Chris -

Briefly, it's an OK SSB rig.  The RV-3 gives you "RIT" function.  All 
three pieces probably need all electrolytic caps replaced, and the 
finals (three each 12JB6) may also need to be replaced.   Only fair 
receive selectivity with four-pole discrete filters, and only fair 
unwanted sideband and carrier suppression for the same reason.  Filters 
are often bad as well.

Less than competent CW rig.  Manual Transmit/Receive switching, fixed 
filter bandwidth of ~ 3 kHz.

Worth depends on the market.  If they are pristine, possibly of interest 
to a collector.  Otherwise, personally, I'd say $100-150 for all three.

73, Garey - K4OAH
Atlanta

Drake C-Line Service Manual
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Chris Riedl wrote:

> Greetings,
>
>    I just joined the list because I had some questions about a TR-3 
> and RV-3/AC-3 combo that I own.  I purchased it a few years back, but 
> haven't done much with it.  I was curious what the value of a combo 
> like this would be, and how much would be involved to get it running 
> properly (I'm sure it probably needs a bit of work).  I'm trying to 
> re-evaluate my radio situation as I have a number of different rigs, 
> and not a use for all of them.  So, I'd be interested in hearing from 
> anyone who can tell me the strong and weak points of the rig.
>
> Thanks & 73,
> Chris, N9WIV
>