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Drake 2B Receiver

$ 46.99

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Model: 2B
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Band: 80,60, 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, 12, 10 meters
  • Type: Communications Receivere
  • MPN: FL-
  • Condition: Cosmetically about an 8. Everything works as it should.
  • Supported Modes: AM
  • Brand: R.L. Drake
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

    Description

    Drake 2-B Ham Radio Receiver
    Time to part with the Drake 2-B ham radio receiver I bought in 1962 to celebrate passing the General exam.
    Everything works as it should.
    The factory-installed crystals cover 80, 40, 20, and 15 meters, plus 28.5 – 29.1 MHz on 10 meters. The Drake 100 kHz crystal calibrator is included.
    I have added crystals for the 60, 30, 17, and 12 meter bands plus 28.0 – 28.5 MHz (the portion of 10 meters people use now).
    The 2B was the first low cost (9) HF receiver with crystal stability, even on 10 meters, and break-in CW operation above 50 WPM. The called it "The Poor Man's Collins."
    The passband tuning in the 50 kHz 3rd IF was also a first – took some getting used to.
    Cosmetically it’s about a 7 or 8 – There are a few dings and a dent at the top rear. Otherwise, normal signs of 60 years use.
    I replaced all electrolytic caps a couple years ago, but left the original metal can in place for looks, though it’s not connected.  I'll include a set of spare tubes, mostly NOS.
    If you have questions, just ask - always glad to help.
    73
    Seymour