[Milsurplus] RAK-7 / RAL-7

[David Stinson]

W1EOF wrote:

> I'm excited! ... I just got word that this week I'll be picking up (free)
> the following:
> 
> "Last known to work well, but absolutely “given” as is. This includes the
> RAK-7, the RAL-7 and the CND-46144 Rectifier Power Unit, along with the
> CND-23073 Control Unit."
> 
> What can you guys tell me about this?

I can tell you that I'm not the only one jealous
enough to eat matches and spit fire ;-).
Congrats- those big monsters are the receivers you want
if you're after the "classic" WWII Navy ship look
in your shack.  The RAK is 15-600 KC LF/MF receiver,
the RAL is the HF.  TRF radios with regeneration
for copying CW.  Very stable once warmed-up.
Good audio with a properly matched speaker.
Acres of black wrinkle to admire.  Big meters.
Big tubes.  Big knobs.  Big attention getters.
Big envy envy envy........