If the definition of a genuine TR7A is one that was produced in Miamisburg I believe that the following 4 criteria apply with item 4 being TOTALLY critical:
1. Front Panel perspex strip reads TR7A. 2. Serial number above about 11000 (mine is 11365) 3.The spare RCA connector on the back is now used and labelled TX in bold black print. 4. THIS IS THE CRITICAL ONE! There is a screened lead from the RCA connector mentioned and it goes to the board right beside the 4 pin microphone plug. This lead is inextricably woven into the wiring harness that goes from back to front of the radio.When you look at it you will realise that this could only have been done at the factory. I believe this is a conclusive test. John. GI3KDR. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]on Behalf Of David & Chris Drake Sent: 22 January 2009 16:25 To: [email protected] Subject: [Drakelist] TR7A on Ebay HI all, I got hi rez picks from Radio Mart. I looked them over good. Here's my opinion. 1. A EXTRA nice looking radio, looks little used with original gray case. 2. It does have the split rear panel, and the sn is 515x...can't confirm the last digit. 3. TR7A face plate, that looks original. 4. No idea of the proper boards, since no "inside" picture. 5. No "TX" marked jack on rear panel. Nor does the spare RCA jack have the black insulating washer found on most TR7A's.. My reference was 12129 that I previously owned, and others I've seen. There is a TR7A on ebay at present priced at $950 to start. So for lack of more information on boards included and the lack of the coverted TX jack, this is no doubt a "converted" TR7. At the end of production, Drake "may" have dumped some TR7 parts in Europe which included some TR7A front panels. This may account for the Holland ham's recollection of "upgraded" TR7's to TR7A's. In any event an upgraded TR7 to a TR7A was done by Drake, but never with a A front panel. This has been confirmed over and over again. What a supplier did in Europe, we have no idea. One thing is clear. If the serial number is not over 11000 or so, its not a "real" or "authentic" TR7A. It it were mine, I'd find a parts radio and correct the front panel !! Simply a very nice TR7. 73's David Wd9cmd
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