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Review Summary For : Ron Baker - WB4HFN
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Description:
Drake and Collins expert repair and restoration
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.wb4hfn.com/
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W4HT Rating: 2014-03-04
Very Satisfied Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I sent my Drake TR-4CW and AC-4 to Ron recently for a thorough overhaul. He communicated very well every step of the way, gave me a detailed and reasonable bill for his service and the best part...the rig and PS operate as if they came off the assembly line at Drake (and I have operated a TR-4C at Drake back in the 1970's). I am very well pleased and would highly recommend him for all your Drake (and other vintage) repair needs.
W6MQI Rating: 2013-12-18
PTO Repair Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Sent my R4C in for PTO work not knowing if it was even repairable. Ron repaired the PTO cleaned and aligned the R4C. Upon return of the R4C a detailed sheet of all work performed as well as receiver performance spec's sheet was included. I highly recommend Ron for any of your Drake repairs. I give Ron an A+++ for work performed and communication.
KW6G Rating: 2013-07-06
Drake C-Line looks and acts like new! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Ron did a really great job servicing my recently acquired Drake C-Line. He is a very capable and knowledgeable individual. My radios came back to me in a-one condition. Also, he conducts his business professionally, his rates are quite reasonable, and he does not over charge his customers for parts.

Some background for those who might be interested. I have been the proud owner of a Drake Al-line (T4X / R4A circa 1966) since 1982, but have had it in storage for past 10 years or so. Last April, I had the good fortune to “inherit” a Drake C-Line (T4XC / R4C) from a good friend of mine who had to clean out his garage at his wife’s request. One of the things that had to go was his son’s old ham radio that hadn’t been touched in over 20 years. So of course, I jumped at the chance to add to my inventory of classic Drake gear.

I did some preliminary cleaning of the switches, etc. And found out the radios basically worked, but they were quite dirty and dusty after 20 years in the garage with little or no protection. Since I have never ‘washed’ a radio I sent them off to Ron who cleaned them up both physically and electronically. Both units came back looking and sounding like new. Ron is truly amazing. I highly recommend his services to anyone who loves these old Drake radios like I do.
AF1E Rating: 2012-09-06
L-4B Repair Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Send by Drake L-4b to Ron for repair. He is professional and reliable. He communicates well and offers appropriate recommendations. My amplifier arrived back in a short time thanks to Ron it is in great working condition. I highly recommend Ron for Drake work.
K5VIT Rating: 2012-05-17
TR4C Refurb Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I bought my Drake TR4C back in the late 70s and it served me well for many years but was due for some repair. I sent the TR4C and power supply to Ron and he did an absolutely superb job of completely refurbishing the radio and power supply. I looks and works like the day I got it. Ron is an absolute professional in every since of the word. He does what hes says he will in a timely manner, and handles the documentation of the work, shipping, etc. with the same professionalism. I'm looking for more Drake gear so I can send it to him and get "new" equipment back. You won't go wrong using Ron Baker for your Drake and Collins repair!
K4FMH Rating: 2012-04-23
Top drawer! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I just had two Drake TR-7s shipped to Ron for repair and refurbishing. I had authorized the "full scrub" service on both but Ron e-mailed me that the chassis on each one was clean enough to not really need this---that spoke to his integrity right off the bat. I had shipped some additional boards for him to install as he check the alignments and other settings. He let me know about the mod that obviates the need for the AUX-7 board. I was giving one rig to a close friend, a well-known ham, for whom the TR-7 is his "dream rig" so I went ahead with the AUX-7 board to keep it fairly standard. I had that mod performed on mine and he returned the AUX-7 board and filters to me in the return shipment. Ron repainted both cabinets and polished the face plate, replacing one without charge since mine had a nick at the Mic area. That one had a Golden Screwdriver put to it but Ron cleaned that up for little cost above what I had expected. He also replaced the blue filters for the lamps on the front which gives the TR-7 that warm, blue Drake glow. Nice tough!

Both were repacked professionally and shipped back to me. Frankly, the total bill was less than I expected. I've had repairs done at several professional outlets but none, and I mean none, have come close to the care, expertise, and integrity that Ron Baker has shown me in these two repair jobs. As they say in golf, "You da Man, Ron"!
K3RZB Rating: 2012-04-13
Phenomenal!! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Ron repaired and refurbished a Drake R4-C which I purchased on eBay but failed when I powered it up. I sent it out to him from CA and was THRILLED when I got it back. Superb job, works great and looks brand new!! It was packed as if he were shipping my grandmother's China! Incredible guy - honest, reasonable prices and EXTREMELY professsional.

THIS GUY IS THE BEST!!!
W1CC Rating: 2011-06-04
Exceeds Expectations! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Ron went through a Drake TR-6 and Drake RV-6 that I had purchased about 6 months ago and that I thought were not quite right. Ron found several problems I was not aware of and fixed them along with performing a very through alignment on both the TR-6 and RV-6. I can say that Ron gave my equipment the same excellent care and attention that I am sure he gives his own equipment. Ron's prices on parts and labor are also very reasonable and he'll not ship a radio back unless it works to his high standards. Ron's equipment repair services are highly recommended.
Thanks again Ron!
WK1W Rating: 2011-05-11
Wonderful Refurbishing of C-line...and help with other Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Once again I sing the praises of Ron Baker.

Firstly, I bought from Ron a completely refurbished Drake C-line, including an AC4 upgrade. I had him install extra xtals for 160 and the WARC bands. The radios look and perform like FACTORY NEW. They are such a pleasure to use. Ron spent time showing me the ins and outs and what and how to do, especially tuning-up.

Secondly, I brought my TR4CW/RIT for Ron to check over, since I was not sure I was doing things correctly (I am a relatively inexperienced ham). He took his time with this radio also, showing me what to do and how to best do it. Though I have owned this one for a year or so I was so grateful for his experience and help.

Thank you, once again, Ron
KB3H Rating: 2011-04-26
Top Notch !! Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
Over the past 9 months, I had the opportunity of sending Ron Drake gear for repair and upgrading. The list includes a TR4-Cw/rit for repair and tune up, a AC4 Power Supply for upgrade, L4B and PS, for upgrade and repair, MN-2000 for repair after a lightning surge, and a MN-2700, for meter repair. Ron has done a wonderful job. He is a gifted professional who is a pleasure to work with. He returns the gear promptly and all communication is rapid.
Thanks !