I recently had my Drake R8 worked on for audio spiking problems. Some of the older electrolytic capacitors had to be replaced and the circuit board cleaned. The cost of repair was only $50 and the technician was really good. The unit was sent to Valley Ham Shack in Loveland, CO.
73, Chris Knight (N0IJK) Whitehall, PA ________________________________ From: Patrick Martin <mwd...@webtv.net> To: irca@hard-core-dx.com; a...@nrcdxas.org Sent: Wed, May 11, 2011 1:17:11 AM Subject: [IRCA] Drake R8 sensitivity I have noticed since getting the R8 back, the S Meter is more sensitive to minor changes. I normally get local KSWB 840 at 9 miles at S9+38 days (1KW) and S9+35 nights (500w). But at times depending on conditions, the signal can drop or go up a bit. I have noticed anywhere from S9+32-35 (500w) to S9+38-40 (1 KW). This is on the SW EWE. Anyone ever notice this on locals? Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com