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Review Summary For : Ron Baker - WB4HFN
Reviews: 46MSRP:
Description:
Drake and Collins expert repair and restoration
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.wb4hfn.com/
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K3XR Rating: 2018-05-18
FIRST CLASS ALL THE WAY Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Ron has repaired two Drake rigs for me the first in 2015 a TR-4CW RIT and just received back from Ron a TR-7A both rigs performed like new his repair rates are very fair and turnaround time among the best I have encountered. Ron has more than earned all the accolades he has received here on eHam.
N3WNG Rating: 2018-05-17
TR-4Cw Renovation Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Sent my newly purchased rig off to Ron for a complete overhaul. Ron sent me a detailed invoice less than a month after receipt of the rig, with accompanying photographs. His prices are very fair for the work he did, but what really amazed me is the the appearance of the radio. If I didn't know better, I would swear this 40 plus y.o. radio came off of the assembly line yesterday. I have an antenna tuner and wattmeter in his shop now for a re-do. You will not go wrong with WB4HFN!
KJ7MX Rating: 2018-04-21
Excellent Time Owned: N.A.
I sent Ron a Drake C-Line that I had picked up for a very reasonable price. Receiver was weak & no output from transmitter. I opted for his "restoration" flat fee (plus parts) option which includes a lot of extra attention like cleaning the PTO, new blue vfo filters, repainting the white lines on the controls, tube socket cleaning and retensioning, etc. I also had him repaint the cabinets, which turned out to be very close to the original finish texture.

It was about 5 weeks total from the day I shipped to the day I got them back, so two weeks shipping total. Receiver needed an alignment, transmitter needed an alignment, new tube and a couple caps. All I can say is WOW! This is the 5th C-Line I've owned over the last 35 years and none of them have performed like this one. The R-4C is HOT, the T-4XC loads smooth to a full 140 watts out on my MN-2000 on 40 meters. They literally look like they just rolled off the assembly line in Miamisburg, and operate like it too. The price was a good value considering the amount of work completed
NW0Q Rating: 2018-03-07
NW0Q Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I recently had a pair of Drake Twins and an L4B refurbished by Mr. Baker. The end result was amazing; extremely high quality work and attention to detail. Prices were more than fair for the work done. It was a pleasure to work with Mr. Baker. He is patient, knowledgeable, and an excellent communicator. His services are highly recommended!
KK0DJ Rating: 2017-11-06
Old World Quality and Integrity Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Simply put, Ron knows how to do business and please his customers. It isn't just that he is a master at repair, no. It isn't just that his communications are terrific, no. It's not just the fact that he spends more time and effort than anyone else and gives that little bit more, no. Ron is a Ham that the world will miss terribly when is time to add SK to his call comes. There will not be another business that could take up where he ends... so Ron, here's to many more years of health and energy! My TR7 is just like it was when it came off the factory floor... in many cases better. Thank you for your quality, your integrity and your honor. 73 de KK0DJ
N9JCQ Rating: 2017-10-04
Excellent Experience! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I asked Ron to check out issues I had with my Drake TR7. He did a thorough job evaluating all the ills with the radio and made recommendations as how to get it right. He did a great job fixing and aligning the radio.

I have had it for 15 years and this is the best operating condition the radio has been in. He is very thorough and detailed. You can see why he gets the high marks he does. I would strongly recommend Ron for your repair work. You will not be disappointed.
WU3D Rating: 2017-04-11
Great Tech Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
Bought my Drake TR-4C and it needed some repair and TLC.
Sent it off to Ron WB4HFN and he did a wonderful job on it ! Came back looking like new and operating the same as new. I willl do buisness with him again. A great Technician !!
Thank you Ron !!
N4EMG Rating: 2017-04-03
Drake L7 repair Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Ron repaired a second/third hand Drake L7 amplifier that had been heavily (and improperly) modified when it was under the care of the previous owners. Eventually those mods failed and I asked Ron if he would look at it for me. I now have a properly working amplifier that I feel confident to use on a daily basis. Ron accommodated my travel schedule on more than one occasion, making repairs while I was working in a neighboring state. His repair rates are extremely reasonable and I have been very pleased. It's humbling to see some of the examples of Ron's restorations. When reviewers say that Ron returns their equipment as good as new, if not better, I believe them wholeheartedly, as I've seen the results firsthand.

I've emailed Ron with questions on weekends and received replies promptly. You won't find anyone better.
WG9I Rating: 2017-04-03
Drake TR-4C Repair Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Sent my non transmitting Drake TR-4C to Ron for repair & the full service option. My rig returned looking & performing like new. Turn around time was extremely fast & pricing was surprisingly modest. I highly recommend Ron Baker WB4HFN for your Drake repair or service.
AF5U Rating: 2017-02-06
Don't Pass Him Up Time Owned: N.A.
See my review of my Drake TR-4. Ron WB4HFN was my pick to do a refurbish of my Drake. It came back from him in fantastic condition both physically and functionally. It really does look like new and the power output is just like new. Ron is honest, communicates, and gives you options. He is the real deal. I am so glad I found him. Today, I sent Ron a photo of the birth certificate Drake had attached to my rig at the factory on March 25, 1968 SN #27546. Ron simply gave my TR-4 a new lease on life dated Nov 2016. I rebuilt my power supply (AC-3) from a kit of parts.