Yes John,
Just got an email from radio mart confirming no connection to this plug. He
said it does have the aux 7 and am filter ( or a resistor across the
terminals). Not sure about the cw filter. Its just a very nice TR7. He
really should retract the listing.
Regards,
David
Wd9cmd
----- Original Message -----
From: John Stringer
To: David & Chris Drake ; drakelist@zerobeat.net
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 4:10 PM
Subject: RE: [Drakelist] TR7A on Ebay
If the definition of a genuine TR7A is one that was produced in Miamisburg I
believe that the following 4 criteria apply with item 4 being TOTALLY critical:
1. Front Panel perspex strip reads TR7A.
2. Serial number above about 11000 (mine is 11365)
3.The spare RCA connector on the back is now used and labelled TX in bold
black print.
4. THIS IS THE CRITICAL ONE! There is a screened lead from the RCA connector
mentioned and it goes to the board right beside the 4 pin microphone plug. This
lead is inextricably woven into the wiring harness that goes from back to front
of the radio.When you look at it you will realise that this could only have
been done at the factory.
I believe this is a conclusive test.
John. GI3KDR.
-----Original Message-----
From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net
[mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net]on Behalf Of David & Chris Drake
Sent: 22 January 2009 16:25
To: drakelist@zerobeat.net
Subject: [Drakelist] TR7A on Ebay
HI all,
I got hi rez picks from Radio Mart. I looked them over good. Here's my
opinion.
1. A EXTRA nice looking radio, looks little used with original gray case.
2. It does have the split rear panel, and the sn is 515x...can't confirm
the last digit.
3. TR7A face plate, that looks original.
4. No idea of the proper boards, since no "inside" picture.
5. No "TX" marked jack on rear panel. Nor does the spare RCA jack have
the black insulating washer found on most TR7A's.. My reference was 12129 that
I previously owned, and others I've seen. There is a TR7A on ebay at present
priced at $950 to start.
So for lack of more information on boards included and the lack of the
coverted TX jack, this is no doubt a "converted" TR7.
At the end of production, Drake "may" have dumped some TR7 parts in Europe
which included some TR7A front panels. This may account for the Holland ham's
recollection of "upgraded" TR7's to TR7A's.
In any event an upgraded TR7 to a TR7A was done by Drake, but never with a
A front panel. This has been confirmed over and over again. What a supplier
did in Europe, we have no idea. One thing is clear. If the serial number is
not over 11000 or so, its not a "real" or "authentic" TR7A. It it were mine,
I'd find a parts radio and correct the front panel !!
Simply a very nice TR7.
73's
David
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