This is a great thread! In the late '70's, I had a KWM-2A, remote VFO, etc.; all Collins. I decide to get back into CW, so, of course, the KWM-2A had to go (for those who don't know, the KWM's really don't do CW in spite of the CW switch position on the mode switch). After doing a lot of research, I traded the Collins for a C line, my first Drakes. I never regretted the decision. It was only after I wanted to try RTTY that I traded the C line for a 7 line. That was back in 1982. I still have the 7 line and it remains my main SSB/RTTY rig (I use a homebrew setup for CW, just 'cause). That should say something about Drake reliability, not to mention my fondness for Drakes. Oh, by the way, I also own a KWM-380. I still use the 7 line and prefer the 7 line. The only reason for the Collins is it is at my second home and it is nice to have a rig in one package (i.e. built in power supply) and I don't have much room for a shack in that second home. 73 Lee WB6SSW
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