I'll third it.
If I want something to act like a new whizbang radio, why not get a new
whizbang radio?
The joy of an old piece of gear is it being an old piece of gear that still
works well.
I suppose the "ultimate" update would be to remove everything in the
cabinet of a R4C and install inside an Elecraft K3.. Would it still be a
Drake? I don't think so, but others might.
We own the radios, so we're free to do as we wish, but remember, it's only
original once.
John K5MO
At 09:43 AM 12/31/2011, Gary Poland wrote:
Against my better judgment to comment on the Sherwood mods, I guess
this time I canât help myself HI HI. This subject is just about as
opinionated as the fan sucks in, blows out debate. First I am not a
serious contester, just a tinkerer, casual SSB /AM operator and not so
serious DX chaser.
Short of first IF filter replacements, I am personally not in favor
of modifying the the R-4C. Even overlooking the fact that it is no longer
as Drake designed it, good or bad, I prefer to keep them stock, just my
opinion. I love them for what they are. The modifications were first
published in Ham Radio and 73 magazines years ago. I have tried most of
them, but later returned the R-4C back to stock. Probably the best reason
I see against the mods, unless you have money to burn, they are very
expensive. I personally would prefer the keep the Drakes stock and
purchase a newer radio. Again I realize everyone is different, everyone
has an opinion. Those that spent big bucks to â upgrade â their
R-4Câs have a need to feel warm and fuzzy about the expense I suppose,
and maybe they see a real improvement. I will just keep my non Blue LED
lighted, spotted chassis, non $100 Hartzel paint job, non modded C-lines
as they are ...
73, Gary
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