[Drake] FS: Drake R-4B Receiver

[Jim Stephens]

For Sale: Drake R-4B Receiver, S/N 11729B, DOES NOT WORK.  Purchased second
hand in late 2010 when the ham bug had bitten me again (second ham life).
Used it to listen to CW to get my speed back up while studying for the
exam.  Had good selectivity, good sensitivity, and good audio.  After
license was earned, bought some solid-state gear, and set the R-4B on a
back shelf.  After a while went back to check it in anticipation of selling
it, and it would not work.  Perhaps a tube has burned out or caps are
deteriorated.  I do not have the expertise to troubleshoot and repair it.
Dial lights come on, S-meter needle deflects to far right and then returns
some, no sound from speaker.  Would like to see it find a good home with
someone who can restore it.  Good appearance.  Some light corrosion on
copper chassis components.  No rust or significant scratches on exterior
surfaces.  S-meter window and frequency dial window are not scratched.  No
rust on exterior surfaces.  Tuning mechanism is smooth and linear
throughout range.  Comes with a shorting pig-tail (RCA Phono) to put across
the muting jack, a 1/8" phone plug to RCA phono adapter for speaker, and a
SO-239 to RCA phono adaptor for antenna input.  Includes instruction
manual.  Tubes are labeled and will be pulled and wrapped in bubble wrap
(if shipper turns box upside down, they may fall out). Best offer including
insurance and shipping to U.S. address.  Thank you.

Jim Stephens, NX8Z
Hurricane, West Virginia, USA
Jim.NX8Z at gmail.com