Re: [Drakelist] Returning to ham radio and considering a TR-7. Recommendations?

2013-03-22 Thread LeeCraner
Tom, Welcome home. As an owner of the TR-7 for 30 years, I can testify to what a great rig they are. I'd highly recommend looking for a TR-7 with a "3 piece" back panel. That signifies a later version that will have the minor improvements that were made over the years. The A model

Re: [Drakelist] Returning to ham radio and considering a TR-7. Recommendations?

2013-03-22 Thread David Assaf III
agree with the comments. At hamfests a great one goes for 650 to 750 with all the filters. Ebay is all over the place. Might want to also try eham. Good luck and welcome back! David Assaf, III W5XU On Fri, Mar 22, 2013 at 4:57 PM, Mark Nace wrote: > Good for you Tom ! > I would look for a

Re: [Drakelist] Returning to ham radio and considering a TR-7. Recommendations?

2013-03-22 Thread Mark Nace
Good for you Tom ! I would look for a later serial number TR-7, with the "A" type features.  It may even be labeled a TR-7A.  Anyway, it is a great rig.  I started with a used one about 26 years ago, and mine is still going strong (a little TLC over the years has kept it that way!).  the serial

[Drakelist] Returning to ham radio and considering a TR-7. Recommendations?

2013-03-22 Thread Tom Branton
Good afternoon everyone, After a long absence from ham radio I am excited about re-entering the hobby and I am interested in acquiring a TR-7. It was my dream radio when career took me away from the hobby. Any words of wisdom you may have about the TR-7 would be most welcome. Is there anythi

[Drakelist] for L4B, L7, Heil FS-2 footswitch

2013-03-22 Thread K9sqg
Have for sale a "new" Heil FS-2 footswitch. This is the one that keys the linear before the rig thus preventing a power foldback spike in the rig. Was used for less than a minute, hence, as new condition. Price is $25 including shipping and insurance, continental US only. Enjoy those Drakes