Actually the noise blanker is very helpful. I live in a fairly rural
area and the lightning arresters on the power poles will sometimes
fail and when one does I might have a 20 over 9 noise level.
the TR7 blanker will knock out the noise. When people talk I can
still hear the noise on their signal, but without the blanker the
radio would be fairly worthless.
73, Joe KC9LAD
At 08:07 PM 3/22/2013, you wrote:
Tom,
Welcome home.
As an owner of the TR-7 for 30 years, I can testify to what a great
rig they are.
I'd highly recommend looking for a TR-7 with a "3 piece" back
panel. That signifies a later version that will have the minor
improvements that were made over the years. The A model, as
previously recommended, would of course have all of the
improvements, a noise blanker and a CW filter (unless they were
removed by a prior owner). Unfortunately, the A model typically
commands a much higher price due to its collectability.
As to accessories, the noise blanker is now fairly worthless. It
was designed for the Russian Woodpecker, and did a great job. But
it doesn't do a great job on atmospheric noises. Accessory filters
are readily available for the TR-7 at around $40 each. So if you
find a rig without the filters, it isn't that great a problem.
73
Lee WB6SSW
In a message dated 3/22/2013 2:43:23 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
[email protected] writes:
Good afternoon everyone,
After a long absence from ham radio I am excited about re-entering
the hobby and I am interested in acquiring a TR-7. It was my dream
radio when career took me away from the hobby.
Any words of wisdom you may have about the TR-7 would be most welcome.
Is there anything I should particularly look for in a potential
purchase? Any thoughts
on what a TR-7 and power supply in good condition would cost? There
is what appears to be a very nice one listed on EBay at
the moment.
Thanks and 73's
Tom
Ex WD5DFE
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