Hi Jim:
I was speaking in the general not specifically about the TR or any other
system. And not specifically trying to judge the merits of the
mentioned modifications...just the approach in general. EveGarey seems
to not be adverse to a change if it improves the "quality" of operation
(key click mod)...So I guess it depends upon one's own use and
definition of what is a worthwhile improvement. I will not cut up or
otherwise internally modify my R4a or T4x, but I might add something
internally or externally that I believe is an improvement. I am
considering, for instance, a change to a solid-state audio amp. Yes, I
know that the Drakes sound great and all, but I don't do AM and I use
cans a high percentage of the time so solid state quality will be fine
;) ...The basic reason is to get rid of all the heat. I run my rig
18hrs a day, nearly every day, and I don't like the heat that that one
tube radiates to everything around it.
Finally, here is a "challenge" regarding these rigs that cannot be met
as delivered. I run RTTY contests, and would like to use some of the
CAT features available in the current contesting software. Just getting
the computer to read the vfo freq for logging and S&P marking, and
spotting would be OK. So I need to add a Micro-controlled DDS. To me,
this is a worthwhile add--but in my case, will be added externally.
Anyway, long live Drake, in whatever form we each choose to maintain them..
Regards,
Curt
KU8L
Jim Shorney wrote:
On Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:04:02 -0400, Curt Nixon wrote:
Finally, using an old Drake in upgraded form beats having it sit on some
shelf only being used as a B or C rig because it isn't quite up to the
technical challenge of some of todays operating.
I haven't met a challenge yet that I couldn't meet with my TR7 or
C-line. My TR7 has been invited back to our club's Field Day this year
for, I think, the fourth year in a row to run 20 fone. These are guys
that have access to "modern" rigs.
73
-Jim (yes, I get to go with the radio)
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