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Re: Topband: Drake TR7 for sale from W3BH

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Subject: Re: Topband: Drake TR7 for sale from W3BH
From: Jim Sorenson <kjsorenson@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 22:35:27 -0400
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Sale of the TR7 is pending.

Thanks

Jim Sorenson
W3BH


On Thu, May 23, 2013 at 12:33 PM, Jim Sorenson <kjsorenson@gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm selling my TR7 station. Details are as follows:
>
> Serial Number 4298
> PS7/FA-7/NB-7/AUX-7/MS-7/MN-75 (no B1000 balun)
> SL-4000
> SL-6000
> SL-1800
> SL-500
> Also transmits and receives all WRAC bands
> Receives 0 - 500, but weakly as expected
> Original Blue Drake Manual labeled "TR7A"
> Non-smoking
> Very lightly used
> No mic included
>
> Issues:
>
> MN-75 missing very small original VSWR set knob. Installed substitute.
> MN-75 is near mint otherwise.
>
> TR7 - Light scratches on top of case, but looks solid "black" from 2 feet
> front view
> Used very little over 15 years I've had it. I was working in Egypt for
> most of that time and it was boxed up at home.  Case screws underneath are
> not original, but fit properly. One screw on bottom holding case on was
> broken off. It can be extracted and replaced. Speaker case is slightly bent
> at top back. Probably can be straightened. Front panel and controls are
> perfect.
>
> Over two seasons on 160 CW, I worked 70 countries running barefoot with an
> inverted-L
>
> Reason for selling - Retired and need money for receiver projects.
>
> Shipping at cost. It will take at least three boxes for safety and
> security. Estimate $100
>
> Could meet half way if reasonable from Pittsburgh. Traveling to Boston by
> car from 29th to 4th and could drop off if you are near the path
>
> Will never go on eBay. If no interest here I will put it on QTH and QRZ.
> Can meet you on the air from 160 to 10 if you want to hear what it sound
> like.
>
> Pictures are here -
> https://plus.google.com/photos/103146183216051782359/albums/5843761461331631601
>
> Price: $750 plus shipping
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim
> W3BH
> Saxonburg, PA 16056
>
>
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