[Milsurplus] RAK-7 / RAL-7

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

On 6/26/05, David Stinson <arc5 at ix.netcom.com> wrote:
> 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........

A true sight to behold inside as well, nicely laid out and lots of
big, round cans. I have a RAK-8 and have hoped to find the matching
RAL-8 with its power supply and the control box to complete the set
up, but the last one I saw went for big $.

And even if the black wrinkle is chipped up and scratched, it's easy
to restore because all of the control labels are removable plates.
Just make sure to draw a picture of their placement first, and be
careful with those little screws.

Congrats!

~ Todd,  KA1KAQ