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  • Members: 600
  • Category: Shortwave
  • Founded: Nov 25, 2001
  • Language: English
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The amazing RL Drake R8 series receivers. All versions!
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For sale: R8B with VHF
Drake R8B with VHF. As new. Serial number 4J12940006, VHF converter installed, original box and packing. You will not find a nicer one. Please email
Posted - Sun May 27, 2012 1:01 am
 Michael March
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Re: Filter Change
The R8 series uses a 50-Khz second IF frequency rather than the more typical 455-Khz found in most consumer grade receivers. That means you can't use off the
Posted - Thu May 24, 2012 9:40 pm
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Re: Filter Change
Gary That is correct and good points. Tim WB8UHZ ________________________________ From: GaryT <gwt@...> To: draker8@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday,
Posted - Thu May 24, 2012 7:53 pm
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Re: Filter Change
My understanding is that the R8x filters are implemented as LC filters, at an unusual IF frequency. Replacing them would probably involve some engineering and
Posted - Thu May 24, 2012 7:35 pm
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Re: Filter Change
Not sure, but many times I've been told that the 6KC filter really only is 5KC that there is a filter in front of it that will not allow a signal wider than
Posted - Thu May 24, 2012 7:20 pm
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