Hi Guys
You have too remember Radio-Mart is out to screw anyone he can ... So
asking him to retract a statement for a add he placed will never happen.
You would have better luck seeing GOD
David & Chris Drake wrote:
Yes John,
Just got an email from radio mart confirming no connection to this
plug. He said it does have the aux 7 and am filter ( or a resistor
across the terminals). Not sure about the cw filter. Its just a very
nice TR7. He really should retract the listing.
Regards,
David
Wd9cmd
----- Original Message -----
*From:* John Stringer <mailto:[email protected]>
*To:* David & Chris Drake <mailto:[email protected]> ;
[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
*Sent:* Thursday, January 22, 2009 4:10 PM
*Subject:* RE: [Drakelist] TR7A on Ebay
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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