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KJ4SLP
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 27, 2010 13:29
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Definitely deserves 5 stars
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This little receiver is a gem. I'll stack it beside most mid-level and even some top-level transceivers for the quality and sensitivity of its ears. The AM sync is top notch...as is the notch. The passband tuning is effective, though folks used to newer receivers will feel that it lacks flexibility. Open the case and you'll find excellent build quality. And the reliability of Drake products is legendary.
Another reviewer noted that he had to press the buttons several times before they responded. I can say that in >5 years of use that has never happened to me, even once.
He's on target about the tuning knob, for which Drake should be ashamed. However, all it takes to improve it is some lead split shot and a dab of epoxy.
For the record, I take exception to marking down a piece of equipment because you don't like the tuning knob. Stick to the performance and reliability, which in the case of the R8B are superb for the price.
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AB0JT
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Rating: 4/5
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Feb 9, 2000 00:19
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Won't get 5 stars until they add real buttons and
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Time owned: unknown months
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-Optional VHF module works fine. I just hang 19" of wire right off the chassis mount with a banana plug.
-Excellent noise reduction with synchronous sideband and IF shift. Synchronous sideband works with AM as well as SSB. IF shift works with AM as well as SSB--which is great for adding some treble to muddy audio.
-generous number of memories
-analog signal strength meter--easier to read than LCD meters
On the down side:
-you can push the buttons four or five times and still not get a response
-the el cheapo tuning knob has no feel whatsoever
-it's better at scanning memories than it is at scanning up or down a band
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