On Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:57:20 -0500, Garey Barrell wrote: >There's probably more, but Jim will cover those..... :-)
I am humbled, Jedi Master Barrell.... :) The answer to the question is, YOU SHOULD HAVE BOTH! Seriously, a well-kept C-Line is a pleasure to operate and will prove itself well in a variety of conditions. The transmitter is a pile-up buster just barefoot, and the RX doesn't get in the way of the signals. For contesting, the TR-7 has become my go-to rig. You can't beat the convenience factor of not having to tune up when band-hopping. The RX consistently amazes me at the ability to juggle the PBT, RF Gain, and tuning to pull out weak signals between strong ones (although the same can be said about the R-4C). It's like that proverbial bunny, it jest keeps going and going. The full 7-Line twins has become my dream contest setup, as I have been learning some "stupid 7-Line tricks" that I have just never been able to do with other setups. But you (the OP) didn't ask about that. I find the R-4C to be just slightly easier on the ears than my TR-7, but that's just me. Both are excellent. In theory, the TR-7 should have better image rejection on RX than the R-4C. Not that I have ever seen any image problems with the R-4C. You can also get on 60 Meters with the TR-7, although I've never done it. 160 Meter coverage is built in, as well as the WARC bands as mentioned already. The C-Line is probably easier to repair and maintain for those who are not comfortable or knowledgable with solid-state or digital electronics. However, you don't need the fancy stuff to work on a TR-7 - usually all that is needed is a good digital voltmeter and freq counter. The TR-7 has the edge on modern conveniences and looks (not to say that the C-Line isn't attractive). Tought choice. I honestly don't know which way I would go if faced with the same question. I think I would end up finding a way to keep both. 73 -Jim -- Ham Radio NU0C Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.S.A. TR7/RV7/R7A/L7, TR6/RV6, T4XC/R4C/L4B, NCL2000, SB104A, R390A, GT550A/RV550A, HyGain 3750, IBM PS/2 - all vintage, all the time! "Give a man a URL, and he will learn for an hour; teach him to Google, and he will learn for a lifetime." HyGain 3750 User's Group - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HyGain_3750/ http://radiojim(dot)exofire(dot)net http://incolor.inetnebr.com/jshorney http://www.nebraskaghosts.org _______________________________________________ Drakelist mailing list [email protected] http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
