I think a foolproof way to identify a real TR7A is to look at the cable from
the mic input to the spare phono plug at the back.When this is done at the
factory this cable is well and truly embedded in the wiring harness and is
certainly not a last minute add on. John GI3KDR.
________________________________
From: Ron Baker <wb4...@comcast.net>
To: RadiosRUs <radiogu...@hotmail.com>; drakelist@zerobeat.net
Sent: Thursday, 25 June, 2009 3:48:06 PM
Subject: Re: [Drakelist] TR-7 Question
Pete, the quick answer to both questions is yes. Unfortunately Drake, when
they were liquidating their inventory, sold to anyone that wanted them, the top
front panel section which indicated the TR-7A. I have personally seen those
panels placed on very early TR7's with serial numbers in the 1000 range and we
know the TR7A appeared around serial number 10,600. So in some cases
purchasing a TR7A is a buyer beware.
I wrote an article on how to identify the model differences for that very
reason. Drake did in fact put the serial number in two places, on the rear
panel and on the inside, front side of the front sub panel. It is major
surgery to get to that area which is why most folks would not attempt. But to
prove a point, it is one of several way to identify the exact model.
Ron / WB4HFN
________________________________
From: drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net [mailto:drakelist-boun...@zerobeat.net] On
Behalf Of RadiosRUs
Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 10:14 AM
To: drakelist@zerobeat.net
Subject: [Drakelist] TR-7 Question
In looking at one of the recent auction sites I note that a TR-7A is listed as
being authentic. The proof was to take off the front panel and demonstrate that
a S/N behind the panel matched the S/N on the back of the radio.
Just a curiosity and perhaps for those of us new to the list, has there been a
case of counterfeit TR-7A's? Is that something that those of us unfamiliar with
past history should be aware of.
Has there been some attempt to pass off bogus TR-7A'a as genuine?
Thanks
Pete N6QW
_______________________________________________
Drakelist mailing list
Drakelist@zerobeat.net
http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
