$1299.0 Buy It Now or Best Offer
free,30-Day Returns
Seller Store bigapple59
(19456) 100.0%,
Location: Mill Hall, Pennsylvania
Ships to: US,
Item: 186737558492
All returns accepted:ReturnsNotAccepted
Drake:Drake
Type:Base Station
Unit Type:Unit
Supported Modes:AM,CW,SSB
Color:Black
R8B:R8B
Band:AM,HF
MPN:R8B
We have offered and sold around 188 of these R8B units on Ebay and have a lot of experience in testing and in verifying proper operation. This particular receiver is used and you see that it is nice overall with only very small marks of previous ownership and operation. We would rate this unit as in above average cosmetic condition, but even with such condition, it is not perfect and you will spot a couple of tiny marks. Please review our pictures for specifics on cosmetic appearance. Electronically, we have fully tested this R8B and sensitivity and overall performance are outstanding. We did not detect any issues or shortcomings with the receiver’s operation.The Drake comes with:AC power cordcopy of the user manual copy of the service manual Drake R8B advertisement copy – Passport 1999Drake R8B advertisement copy – Passport 2000Drake receiver brochure – original Drake R8B sale flyerPassport (to World Band Radio) review copy – 1998Passport review copy (retested) – 1999Passport review copy (retested) – 2003NASWA (North American Shortwave Association) review – Jan ’98WRTH (World Radio & Television Handbook) review copy – 2000Passport R8B Whitepaper reviewfinally, included is a CD that contains the user manual, service manual, promotional materials, reviews, Joe Carr’s Antenna Handbook 4th ed, RxPlus control software, schematics, and more. The documents and CD are not sold separately and are only offered free with the sale of this receiver (please do not email to inquire).The price of the Drake receiver is set at a selling price based on its desirability, condition and availability. The R8B is no longer manufactured, but the receiver is so highly regarded that the selling price on used R8B’s have remained at an elevated level due to interest and demand. Let us talk a little bit about the R8B. This receiver was one of RL Drake’s last great offerings to the DXing hobby. Drake began its foray into shortwave receivers with the nice, but modest SW4 receiver. Now 25 years later, Drake brought out the R8 receiver in 1991. It was well received by the market, but did have its shortcomings…some were ergonomic issues and others were functional issues. Eventually Drake introduced the R8A in 1995 and then a couple of years later, they hit the nail on the head with the R8B which was introduced in 1997 and was produced until 2005. Here is a list of improvements of the R8B over the R8:Improved Ergonomics: Single key presses will select your mode and bandwidthMore Memories: 1000 memory positionsFaster Scanning: Scan 40 channels per secondAlphanumeric Display: Program names may be displayed on the front panelDisplay & Entry Frequencies: User programmable in KHz or MHzCabinet Feet: Front panel tilt via a metal bailEvent Timers/Clocks: 2 Timers. The time may be programmed to remain on at all timesImproved AGC: The AGC has a smoother attack for improved SSB listeningTone Control: Expanded control of high frequency rangeFM Receive Mode: New highpass filter to reduce sub-audible tone squelch signalsLine Cord: New detachable power cordExpanded RS-232 Control: Allows customized reports of frequency, mode, memory, channel, name, and signal strengthRL Drake no longer manufactures high end ham and shortwave gear, but their legacy for quality equipment will live on with the likes of the R8B. This receiver has won lots of recognition from various authorities within the DXing community and rightfully so…it is one HOT receiver…offering the benefits of high sensitivity, choices of selectivity, synchronous detection, passband tuning, an effective noise blanker, multiple modes of reception…AM, FM, USB, LSB, CW and RTTY, two VFO’s, two clock times (local and universal), choice of antennas from the front, 1,000 presets for memories, and a preamp for the weak signals. The R8B covers Longwave, AM, Mediumwave, Marine, Shortwave, Ham, and CB frequencies. An optional adapter can be purchased to allow the receiver to pick up VHF frequencies.In Passport’s White Paper review of this receiver their final evaluation is that the R8B deserves an overall rating of 5 stars or superb. We will quote from their summary:”The Drake R8B receiver, a revised version of the now discontinued R8A and R8, offers superior performance for hour-after-hour listening to news, entertainment, and music from afar. It is one of the relatively small number of radios on the market with both selectable sideband synchronous detection and a wide choice of bandwidths–both major pluses in enhancing fidelity. The R8B offers worthy audio quality that can be even more fully appreciated when listening through headphones or a suitable outboard speaker.The R8B eliminates virtually all our performance and ergonomic concerns about the R8 and R8A. This new and presumably final version combines unusually capable program listening performance with excellent DX capabilities within it’s price class. This flexibility, along with attractive pricing, has propelled the Drake R8 series into a position of overwhelming market dominance among world band receivers.Bottom Line…The sensibly priced Drake R8B is a nicely rounded receiver with nearly everything done the way it should be. It is equipped with five well-chosen bandwidths, selectable-and double-sideband synchronous detection, passband offset, variable notch filtering, and a wealth of other goodies that perform as they should…along with appropriate ergonomics and superior factory service.While there are other receivers that are a skooch better for program listening or DXing, or have comparable ergonomics, there is no other receiver that does quite so nicely in all three categories, much less at the R8B’s price. Little wonder, then, that this is the world’s best selling world band tabletop receiver.”Here are some reviews on the R8B in case you really want to research this unit:https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/494 (copy and paste link into your internet browser)This unit works on multiple voltages so can be connected to AC in a variety of other countries other than the USA and Canada.At this point, we believe that we have given you what info we have on this receiver. Feel free to email with any other questions and we will do my best to try to help out with them. Most questions will likely be with regards to shipping cost. Those buyers living in the USA may use the Ebay calculator for their cost. About $17 of this cost is for the purchase of insurance that is expensive, but necessary. Shipping may be via either USPS parcel post or by FedEx depending on your location and the shipping cost.Buyers located outside the USA may also use the Ebay calculator. During the past few years, we have shipped to 112 countries the past 25 years on Ebay and we are happy to ship this receiver to you. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to look at our Ebay items!
Frequently Asked Questions About Drake R8B AM SW Ham Radio Shortwave Receiver ***HIGHLY RATED DX SIGNAL CHAMP*** in My Website
www.positifsembuh.com is the best online shopping platform where you can buy Drake R8B AM SW Ham Radio Shortwave Receiver ***HIGHLY RATED DX SIGNAL CHAMP*** from renowned brand(s). www.positifsembuh.com delivers the most unique and largest selection of products from across the world especially from the US, UK and India at best prices and the fastest delivery time.
What are the best-selling Drake R8B AM SW Ham Radio Shortwave Receiver ***HIGHLY RATED DX SIGNAL CHAMP*** on www.positifsembuh.com?
www.positifsembuh.com helps you to shop online and delivers Converse to your doorstep. The best-selling Converse on www.positifsembuh.com are: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Crater High ‘Black’ 168600C Converse Run Star Motion High ‘Lime Twist’ 172066C Converse Unisex Adult All Star ’70s Low Top Sneakers-M9/W11 NEW Converse Chuck Low Red and White Women’s Size 6 Mens 4 Converse All Star Hi Mi Gente Mens Size 9 Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Black History Month 2020 Bhm Shoes Multicolor 8 Converse Women’s All Star Red Canvas Low Sneakers, Size 7 W9696 Converse Thunder Grey Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Grey Low Top Sneakers Men’s Size 7 Women’s Size 9 Converse Mens Blue Chuck Taylor All Star OX 136505F Lace Up Sneaker Shoes Size 3 Converse Chuck 70 HI Grey White Men Unsiex Casual Shoes Sneakers A08615C Converse All Star Gray Multi-Tongue Neon Green Shoestring Sneakers Men’s Size 8 CONVERSE ALL STAR M9166 Black Athletic Sneakers Size Mens 5 Womens 7 Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Engine Smoke Sneakers A08178C Converse Men’s One Star Pro Lifestyle Size 7 Ash Grey |A08128C| Converse Chuck Taylor Allstar PRO OX LOW TOP BLACK 159574C SUEDE CONVERSE CHUCK TAYLOR MENS HIGHTOPS~MENS US SIZE 8.5~MSRP $100 Converse Max Star • Black • Size 45 Size 7 Unisex Converse Untitl3d Night Chuck Taylor Black and Purple 171871C Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Ox Blue 144810F Sneakers Men’s 6 Women’s 8 Converse All Star High Top Grey Red Padded Top Canvas Shoes SZ. 10 Men 157304C Converse W Chuck Taylor All Star Lift Platform Flowers Sneakers A10147C US 3-9 Converse All Star Low Top BLUE PRINT Men 6 Women 8 Table Talk Converse Classic OX Low Top Skate Sneakers Men’s Size 6.5 Women Size 8.5 M9696C CONVERSE CHUCK TAYLORS MENS 7 WOMEN 8 RAINBOW STARS LGTBQ KIDS CONVERSE ALL-STAR BKL/SILVER RARE🔥 Converse Avocado Print All Over Hi Canvas Shoes Sz 5.5 Mens – 7.5 Womens Size 9.5 – Converse Chuck 70 Dunescape New in box Converse Unisex Adult Chuck Taylor All Star Canvas High Top Sneakers Size M8/W10 CONVERSE Chuck Taylor ALL STAR LOW TOP Red (M9696), men’s sz 5 women’s sz 7 Converse Chuck 70 HI Brown Beige Men Unisex Casual Lifestyle Shoes A00753C CONVERSE Sz Mens 6 Women 8 ALL STAR Chuck Taylor Lo All Black Canvas Sneakers Converse CT All Star Ox 1J794C Gray Casual Shoes Sneakers Men 5 Women 7 Converse Blank Canvas All Star Hi 70 – Men’s 7 NWOB One-of-a-Kind Converse Unisex CT All Star OX 159565f Casual Shoes Sneakers Sz M 5.5 W 7.5 Converse One Star Suede OX Paradise Pink Shoes Converse Mens US 6 EU 39 White Chuck Taylor All Star Flux Ultra Casual A01168C Converse Unisex Run Star Legacy CX High Men pine green/white Men’s Brand New Converse CTAS II Hi Athletic Fashion Sneakers [151086C] Converse Unisex CT All Star 135851C Gray Casual Shoes Sneakers Size M7 W9 Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Unisex Sneaker Shoes Clubhouse A05682C converse sz 9 Converse All star Cobalt Blue Men’s Size 8 Converse Converse All Star Ox Black M9166 M4/W6 w/Box 31313410 Converse All Star Westernboots ST Z Tan (Men’s) Converse CT All Star Women’s Gray Canvas Logo Lace Up Sneakers 113896F Sz 10 Converse Chuck 70 Vintage Canvas Shoes High Sneaker Desert Cargo A00753C US 5-12 Converse Chuck Taylor size 8 M 10 W (41.5 EU) black sneakers Vietnam textile Size 6 – Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low Spray Paint Blue Converse All-Star 100 Castel Bajak HI Unisex Shoes Converse Ct Southie Ox Schwarz 122306F De Zapatos Mujer Para Zapatillas Deportivo Transpirables Moda Suela Gruesa Cuero Converse Chuck 70 Hi Unisex Shoes Size 5, Color: White/Red/Blue Converse Mens Mono White Skateboarding Shoes Size 11.5 (1997445) Converse All Star Cons Chuck 70 OX Tear Size 4 Converse One Star Pro Low ‘Denim’ A02289C Converse All Star BB Evo ‘Court Daze’ 170761C Converse All Star Chuck Taylor Stars & Stripes Mens Size 5 Converse All Star Low Top Gray Sneakers Shoes WOMEN Size 6 Converse Lunarlon Men’s 9 DC COMICS CONVERSE ALL-STARS (MENS 4/WOMENS 6) converse all star MEN’S CONVERSE JP DUCK MID LEATHER GRAPE LEAF SIZE 7.5 NWB NWB CONVERSE Paisley Print Chuck 70 HI Gold Dart SNEAKER SZ 5.5 WMNS 3.5 MENS FRIENDS TV Show Black Sneakers US Men 7, Woman 9 EUC size.8 converse all star mens made in thailand AUTHENTIC CONVERSE CT SWAG HI 141310C Converse Allstar Converse Unisex Adults Multicolor Move To Zero Hi Top Sneaker Shoes US M9 W11 Women’s Converse Athletic Fashion Sneakers [564352F] in Plum Chalk Pink Size 6 Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Hi Classic High Black Men Women Unisex M9160 NIB Converse UNTITL3D High Not A Chuck – Black Sz 10 Men Sz 12 Women 173165c Men’s Converse CTAS 70 HI 156703C Size 7~11 Unisex Converse Low Top White M7652C Sneaker Men 8, Women 10 UK8 41.5EUR 26.5CM #24 Gray Converse All Star Women Sneakers Sz 8 ❤️Converse All Star Painted Laces Low Top Size M8 / W10 Black CONVERSE ALL STAR LOW CUT CANVAS MENS SZ. 4.5 Converse All Star White Sneakers Men’s 6 / Women’s 8 (Please Read Description) Unisex White CONVERSE Chuck Low Top W 5.5 M 3.5 Converse Run Star Motion Platform Ombre ‘Slate Sage Light Silver’ 172892C converse all star In Good Condition Men Size 6 Us Eu 38.5 Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Black/White Low-Top Sneakers M9166C Size M10/W12 Converse high tops womens 5.5 Custom Converse Super Smash Bros 64 shoes CONVERSE 31310210210/31310211210ALL STAR LIFTED KNEE-HI canvas Balck Brown 31311910 Converse All Star Trekwave Hi Grey (Men’s) Converse Men’s Red Rubber High Top Signal Sneakers Shoes Size 5.5 1714 Converse All Stars M9697 BLUE Casual Shoes Sneakers Unisex Size M7 W9 Size 7 – Converse Chuck Taylor Guard High Red Converse Gorelace Hi High Sneakers 27Cm Red EZM15 Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Hi Classic WH /UNISEX / S: 5 men- wo /euro 37.5 Unisex Gray Canvas CHUCK TAYLOR CONVERSE ALL STAR High Top Sneakers Man 5 Lady 7 Converse Unisex CT All Star M7652 White Ivory Casual Shoes Sneakers Size M 6 W 8 Shoes Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Hi Leopard Heart Print956p0 Converse Splatoon 3 All Star Chuck Taylor White sneakers Nintendo Limited 2024 CONVERSE Mens EUR 44 or US 10 / UK 10 Hi-Top Black Mono Canvas Sneakers Shoes Converse Run Star Hike High ‘Black Ice – Black Silver’ 169437C New VEGAN COLLECTORS Mens 12 CONVERSE CT Post OX Blue Shoes $125 138488C Mens Pullover Fleece Hoodie