[EICO] Eico 723/722, Drake 2B/2BQ FS

Ken Kaplan wb2art at optonline.net
Mon Nov 5 07:03:37 EST 2007


Hi guys.
Within the next few months, I'll be selling our house, and moving into a 
condo. The good news, is that the builder will let me put up a Small 
Steppir vertical!! But, I only plan on keeping my TS-570D(g), Elecraft 
K2 and my Elecraft K3 (whenever it arrives).

Sooooo -
I have my Eico 723, Drake 2B/2BQ and a (project) Eico 722 VFO.
You can see pictures of the 723 at: http://www.wb2art.com/eico723.htm
It's restored, except for the unpainted meter, which I liked unpainted. 
It works fine into a dummy load, I have never put it on the air! I have 
the assembly and operation manuals for the 723 (printed, not original).

The 722 VFO is completely taken apart. I've cleaned up most all the 
parts, but I have not ordered new resistors or caps. I will supply all 
the parts I have. I will include enough of the proper color #22 solid 
wire to construct the kit. I will include what new resistors, caps and 
original hardware that I have. All the metal parts are there. The 
cabinet is in pretty good condition. All the original knobs are 
included, as are tubes, coils, rotary switch and variable caps. The dial 
scale is in good condition. The dial cover is new duplicate of the 
original. I will include the original dial cover and some extras I 
fabricated. THE ONLY PROBLEM, is the Spot switch. It was not original 
when I purchased the unit. Someone had fabricated a bracket and used a 
small DPDT toggle switch, which used the original knob. I should still 
have the bracket and switch. Quite a good solution, but alas, not 
original. I have the complete printed 722 VFO assembly (not original) 
manual. The operating manual is readily available on the 'net, although 
I probably have it printed somewhere.

The Drake 2B/2BQ: the 2B has had the paper and electrolytic caps 
replaced (all except for one paper cap, which was not). A small strip of 
the front panel was re-painted due to minor rust. I will take pictures 
if anyone is interested. The receiver works okay, but I think an 
alignment would be necessary. I put all nos tubes in it, and they have 
very little time on them. I do have the original tubes, and various 
extras, which I will include. The 2B has the 100kc xtal calibrator.
The 2BQ works as it should. Both cabinets have been repainted.

I will include the spray paint I used for the 723 cabinet. It is close, 
but not exactly original.

I will also include an MFJ RF actuated antenna relay. Never used.

Shipping and packing. UPS ground to the continental US, no overseas. I 
will remove all the tubes and pack separately. Purchaser will pay only 
the actual UPS charges to his/her location.

I really want this equipment to go to someone who will use it. I have a 
lot of work in the 2B/2BQ, especially in the 723. I will entertain 
offers above $285 plus shipping. Paypal okay. This equipment is located 
in Sayville, NY, 60 miles east of NYC, on the south shore of Long 
Island. Pickup is okay, and will save shipping charges.

I'll put whatever does not sell on EBay.

PLEASE contact me off the reflector at: ken at arkayengravers.com

Thanks for the bandwidth.
73
Ken Kaplan
WB2ART
www.wb2art.com





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