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| Reviews Summary for Drake SSR-1 Communication Receiver |
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Reviews: 4
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Average rating: 3.8/5
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MSRP: $295-350
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Description: General coverage receiver, made in approx.75-77
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Product is not in production.
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K1SMM
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Rating: 4/5
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Oct 3, 2010 17:48
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Handy interesting unit
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have had this receiver for many years and have never had any problems other than sone scratch in the volume pot, easily cured with a quick spray. As previously stated, some learning is required for tuning. You must manually select the range then tune the MHz dial for highest noise level, then do the same for the preselector. I easily copy sideband and AM signals. Fairly limited with the rod antenna, but great with an external wire or dipole.
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W8AAZ
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Rating: 3/5
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May 19, 2008 18:35
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The bottom of the Drake receiver barrel
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I remember that it was a problem child for Drake. Had alot coming back with synthesizer problems. If it were me and I wanted a solid state Drake I would opt for an SPR-4 if well checked out and no problems with the tuning mechanism or one of the later black face Drake receivers. I guess it would be OK if you don't get ahold of one of the problematic ones. I would rate it the least desireable of the Drake receivers for practical use. But now it is a collectable like all the Drakes so you might need it to fill a spot in a collection.
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SWL377
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Rating: 4/5
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Jan 22, 2007 14:41
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Fun early synth rcvr
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This late 70s solid state rcvr uses the Barlow Wadley loop freq synth system and it works fine. Tuning this set takes a bit of learning (some peaking required), but it isnt a big deal. Readout is analog and reasonably accurate. The set looks really good to my eye and has proven to be very reliable in a harsh salty marine environment. Made in Japan and quality is great. It runs on AC or internal D cells and battery life is very good. It is harder to sue than a digital set, but actually more fun. It is not rare, but it isnt plentiful either. They seem to hold value very well so if you want to own one for a while you probably wont lose a dime if you later decide to sell it. Sensitive, reasonably stable, gets SSB OK. Prices usually range from $150-225. This set gets bad reviews from people who compare it to later technology, but for a 1970s set I think it is great.
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KA8DLL
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Rating: 4/5
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Dec 5, 2006 08:41
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Pretty Good Ham Receiver
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I'm here to straighten out the view of the DRAKE SSR1 receiver. Apparently the only DRAKE receiver produced in Japan. Selling for approx. 350.00 in 1975, it really is a pretty good communication receiver. It biggest short coming is it needs more selectivity in the ham bands, I would say it selectivity is better than the KA1103 [in the narrow position] but not as good as the REALISTIC DX440 in the narrow position. The sensitivity and stability are excellent. Frequency read out is approx. +/- 5khz. Audio from the front firing speaker is fine. All in all this is a pretty good ham receiver. It is an excellent broadcast band receiver too. With the use of a QF1A audio filter,for extra filtering, it makes a comfortable ham receiver.
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