Pete, the quick answer to both questions is yes. Unfortunately Drake, when they were liquidating their inventory, sold to anyone that wanted them, the top front panel section which indicated the TR-7A. I have personally seen those panels placed on very early TR7's with serial numbers in the 1000 range and we know the TR7A appeared around serial number 10,600. So in some cases purchasing a TR7A is a buyer beware. I wrote an article on how to identify the model differences for that very reason. Drake did in fact put the serial number in two places, on the rear panel and on the inside, front side of the front sub panel. It is major surgery to get to that area which is why most folks would not attempt. But to prove a point, it is one of several way to identify the exact model. Ron / WB4HFN
_____ From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On Behalf Of RadiosRUs Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 10:14 AM To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Subject: [Drakelist] TR-7 Question In looking at one of the recent auction sites I note that a TR-7A is listed as being authentic. The proof was to take off the front panel and demonstrate that a S/N behind the panel matched the S/N on the back of the radio. Just a curiosity and perhaps for those of us new to the list, has there been a case of counterfeit TR-7A's? Is that something that those of us unfamiliar with past history should be aware of. Has there been some attempt to pass off bogus TR-7A'a as genuine? Thanks Pete N6QW
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