I can say I have had both. Each has its distinct advantages.
I enjoyed my B Line. Sadly I let it go about a year ago. The R-4B was and
is a
great receiver.
Had a TR7. Receiver was a little hash for my ears. Overall a good rig (an
equal performer to my Kenwood TS-830S)..
I now own an Ten-Tec Omni VII. Do I think it's better than the Drakes?
Receiver seems to win out, over all of the above (I have the extra filters
installed). Good reports on transmit audio.
Sometimes, the menus are a bit cumbersome but easily learned.
Service, well only one experience and it was not with the radio. They seemed
no
worse nor better than anyone else, as of late and that includes non-amateur
equipment (try dealing with huge IT companies, and it is not just Microsoft,
they really put the spin on poor customer service).
What would I do again, keep the B Line just for casual ragchewing. The Omni
for
digging folks out of noise and QRM and running digital modes.
The Kenwood will remain the backup rig until it turns to dust.
73 W5BXE
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