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The R.L. Drake Company produced the R-4 as an advancement over the famous 2C model. The R-4 covers: 3.5-4, 7-7.5, 14-14.5, 21-21.5 and 28.5-29 MHz plus ten 500 kHz crystal positions (with optional crystals). Modes of reception include: SSB, CW and AM. The dial accuracy is and impressive ±1 kHz. Features include: PBT, Line out, Crystal Calibrator (100 kHz), RF Gain, Mute Jack, Speaker Jack, Anti-Vox Jack and Dial Lamp. This radio requires an external speaker. The R-4 matches the T-4 or T-4X transmitters.

General characteristics

HAM bands
160m  80m  40m  20m  15m  10m 
Frequency stability
?
Tuning steps
Continuous
Memories
None

Receiver

RX-range
160-10 m
Modulations
AM   CW   SSB  
Sensitivity
?
Selectivity
?
Filters
?
Receiver system
?
IF-frequencies
?
Image rejection
?
Audio output
?

Connections

Antenna
-
Impedance
50Ω
Other
-

Electrical

Power requirements
Mains
Current drain RX
60W
TX
-

Physical

Dimensions (w×h×d)
140 × 273 × 297 mm (5.51 × 10.75 × 11.69 in)
Weight
7.30 kg (16.1 lbs)
Form factor
Base Station
Manufactured
Between 1964 and 1965 in USA

Other features

Usage
Amateur / Ham radio operators
Features + options
-
Accessories
-
RigReference ID
2577
MPN
DRAKE-R-000004

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  • USD 24.00

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2010 USD 155.01 Used / Okay eBay

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