Drake R4A Amateur Radio Receiver

I found this radio on Craig's list. It's a 13-tube, Drake R4A Amateur Radio Receiver, serial #2413 -- Made in Miamisburg, Ohio. It was stored in a barn and was very dusty and dirty. I cleaned it up and recapped the power supply filters. I love the classic SSB audio you hear in these old tube receivers.

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[canerods]

Hi... thanks for the comment. I am a long time ham... WW8X 73

[May212011theend]

Very nice looking and sounding radio. Did you find it local on Craigslist or somewhere else? What did you pay for it if I may ask?

[canerods]

@May212011theend

I bought the receiver on Craig's List. I got a Drake T-4XB transmitter and this Drake R-4A receiver for $300. The transmitter needed serviced. This receiver did not. They were stored in a barn for years.

[allyaster]

Not bought a communications receiver for years. The R4A was best Rx I ever owned. And so petite.

[w9gb]

There are a couple of former Drake service teshs who still service these (and have hard to find parts) -- if you need reference - let us know.

Do you have an FCC amateur radio license?

[worldband]

Par Excellence! Outstanding receiver. Nice video.