Coming Soon

Created Sunday 30 March 2025

R.L. Drake R-4B and T-4XB pair

When I was a new ham in 1970, this was my dream station. It was also about 6 times the size of my budget. It's 2025, and I still want it.

I found a pair in nice condition in Colorado. I've made a deposit on them, and expect to pick them up in late April. I can't wait to get on the air with them.

The R-4B was produced from 1967 to 1973. Rigpix.com specifications
The T-4XB was similarly produced from 1967 to 1973 Rigpix.com specifications

Harvey Wells TBS-50 Transmitter

This will be a project! I purchased the Harvey Wells TBS-50 recently, and I don't know how much work will be needed to get it on the air, but it's a hobby, right?

This model of transmitter is the first transmitter I used as a novice. It was loaned to me and I used it until I acquired a more modern rigs. It will be fun to operate again.

Hammarlund Super-Pro

Another project. I've been packing this receiver around for 55 years. It was last powered up 40 years ago. But when I was a novice in 1970 it was a gift to me, and it was paired with the Harvey-Wells to make up my first station. It will be a huge project, if I choose to take it on myself.

The Super-Pro was the gold standard of radio receivers in the late 1930s and early 1940s.
The Incredible Super-Pro
Notes on my SP-200, R-129/U version