Against my better judgment to comment on the Sherwood mods, I guess this
time I can’t help myself HI HI. This subject is just about as opinionated as
the fan sucks in, blows out debate. First I am not a serious contester, just a
tinkerer, casual SSB /AM operator and not so serious DX chaser.
Short of first IF filter replacements, I am personally not in favor of
modifying the the R-4C. Even overlooking the fact that it is no longer as Drake
designed it, good or bad, I prefer to keep them stock, just my opinion. I love
them for what they are. The modifications were first published in Ham Radio and
73 magazines years ago. I have tried most of them, but later returned the R-4C
back to stock. Probably the best reason I see against the mods, unless you have
money to burn, they are very expensive. I personally would prefer the keep the
Drakes stock and purchase a newer radio. Again I realize everyone is
different, everyone has an opinion. Those that spent big bucks to “ upgrade “
their R-4C’s have a need to feel warm and fuzzy about the expense I suppose,
and maybe they see a real improvement. I will just keep my non Blue LED
lighted, spotted chassis, non $100 Hartzel paint job, non modded C-lines as
they are ...
73, Gary
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