[Milsurplus] R-808

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Joe,

The Marine Corps should have bought the R-392 instead but having said  
that I have to report that I have been using an 808 paired with my ATC  
for several years now on 160, 75 & 40M with very good results.  Seems  
to work better off an external regulated 28 vdc source than with the  
internal DC supply.  Quirky front panel controls, RF gain control  
works backwards in one of the operating mode settings and has several  
quite useable selectivity settings but none labeled in kHZ as a couple  
of examples.  Very poor performance on SSB, more BFO injection might  
help.  Larger and heavier than the R392.  Have heard reports of poor  
10M performance but haven't used it up there myself.  Same hard to  
find power connector as used the R392.  Dial scale calibration  
includes 160M even though this band is below the frequency range of  
the set according to the specs (Ham on the design team maybe?)   Mine  
was a freebie so I don't really have much room for complaint.  :^)

Try your antenna on both the High and Low Z terminals and leave it on  
the one that seems to work best.

Dennis D. W7QHO
Glendale, CA



On Jun 19, 2010, at 10:01 AM, Joe Connor wrote:

> I just picked up an R-808 (w/manual) at a hamfest this morning.
>
> 1. Does anyone have any operating or repair tips etc.? Things to  
> watch out for? Common weakspots that need addressing? I'm surprised  
> at the scarcity of information on the 'Net about this receiver.
>
> 2. The main tuning knob appears to be a replacement. The tuning lock  
> is missing. Might anyone have spares they would be willing to sell?
>
> 3. I'll be using a 50-feet outdoor long antenna. Is this Hi Z or Lo Z?
>
> As always, thank you for sharing your expertise and knowledge.
>
>
>                        Joe Connor
>
>
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