Drake R8/8A/8B infrared remote control unit. Includes control cable to attach unit to rear of Drake receiver. Simple to install, and comes with both operation manual and quick reference command guide. Has Radio Shack universal remote but other may also be used. Tested and in working condition. By SWL-IR.

Available now is this Drake IFM80 EAS modulator, branded as a Frontline Communications 720. These units have been fully tested to work just as they should, please let us know if you have any other questions. If returns are offered on any item the details below will apply so please read prior to purchase: -Minimum 20% restocking fee regardless of return reason (exceptions include shipping damage)-We will not accept returns on any item listed as new that has been opened or installed-Buyer will pay return shipping costs, item must be sent fully insured via the same carrier it was sent by and in all the original packaging otherwise item will be refused-It is buyers responsibility to ensure the item is repackaged safely for transport-If free shipping was offered we reserve the right to deduct our initial shipping cost from the return-Returns must include every item we sent out ie: adapters or installation hardware-If you sign for a damaged package you are 100% responsible for that item and return will be declined-No returns accepted on any item listed as sold for parts or repair-If an item is received in any other condition besides how it was sent out, including opened or tampered with, we reserve the right to deduct minimum of 50% or refuse the return completely

Now available for sale is this Drake model IFM 80 EAS modulator. All of these units are in good working order and they all function just as they should. Please let us know if you have any other questions and we will do our best to answer. If returns are offered on any item the details below will apply so please read prior to purchase: -Minimum 20% restocking fee regardless of return reason (exceptions include shipping damage)-We will not accept returns on any item listed as new that has been opened or installed-Buyer will pay return shipping costs, item must be sent fully insured via the same carrier it was sent by and in all the original packaging otherwise item will be refused-It is buyers responsibility to ensure the item is repackaged safely for transport-If free shipping was offered we reserve the right to deduct our initial shipping cost from the return-Returns must include every item we sent out ie: adapters or installation hardware-If you sign for a damaged package you are 100% responsible for that item and return will be declined-No returns accepted on any item listed as sold for parts or repair-If an item is received in any other condition besides how it was sent out, including opened or tampered with, we reserve the right to deduct minimum of 50% or refuse the return completely

I bought this new to listen to radio Havana. It has the factory extra FM add also the factory matching speaker I is in like new shape will add photos later.

Drake L-4B Linear Amplifier Type L4B-1 Instruction Manual. 1978 Reprint. USED. Good condition. Marks on the covers. Pages are nice. -- These manuals will be shipped in USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate Padded Envelopes. You will receive the tracking numbers as we print the labels.Will be well padded for safe arrival. Please check our feedback on our migsradio eBay store.Shipping exclusively using USPS priority mail. We do not set the shipping cost. The eBay calculator is located in the shipping section of the listing and will provide you with the estimated cost.Shipping from Ashburnham, MA. 01430 -- Local pick up and testing is always welcome.

Drake Model VM2860 Agile CATV Analog RF Television Modulator Channel 2 - 135. PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE LISTING, INCLUDING THE INFORMATION ON THE Shipping, returns, and payments TAB. R.L Drake model VM2860 agile CATV analog RF television modulator, capable of output channels 2 - 135. The modulator has a maximum RF output of +60 dBmV, which is adjustable down to +48 dBmV. The modulator powers up as indicated by a cooling fan and front panel LED. It is untested, working when removed from service. The modulator has left and right audio inputs, however this model VM2860 is a mono modulator (the stereo version is a VM2862). The case has some scuffs, scrapes, scratches, nicks, dings, marks, and adhesive labels. One rack ear is slightly bent. Please check my other auctions for more electronic items. PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE LISTING PRIOR TO BIDDING! Thanks for looking! Payment I accept PayPal and payment on delivery for local pickups. When the auction ends, I will send an eBay invoice with the shipping charges based on the address you have listed with eBay. If you pay before I box the item, weigh it and send an invoice you will most likely overpay for shipping. It wont get shipped any quicker, it will just cost you more. I follow the eBay Unpaid Item Process for buyer contact and payment. Prompt payment is appreciated, and expected within 3 days of auctions close. 3 days without payment or an arrangement will earn the appropriate feedback, eBay notification, and loss of purchase. If there are legitimate problems, contact me & Ill work with you. Shipping Items paid for by PayPal will be shipped to the confirmed address only. You may obtain a shipping cost ESTIMATE from the eBay shipping calculator on the Shipping, returns, and payments tab, which will include the postage and a charge for packing materials. I will pack your items, calculate shipping costs based on the address you have listed on eBay, and send an invoice with all available shipping methods. Return Policy I offer a 7 day return option on any items that meet the following conditions: You e-mail me when you receive it The package is not damaged as a result of shipping The item is not in the condition as described above, or does not work as described above You notify me of the problem within 7 days of receipt You return it prepaid in the condition received including all accessories If these conditions are met, Ill refund your purchase price when the returned item is received & checked. The shipping costs are not included in the refund.

DRAKE DAD860 DIGITAL TO ANALOG DECODER. Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS Ground Advantage.

Filter has been fully tested and is in excellent physical and operational condition. Please examine the photographs as there are an important part of the description in every listing. 73s & check out my other listings for all kinds of upcoming ham radio gear Shipping costs quoted are for the 48 lower states ONLY. Alaska & HI to be determined Questions ? For fastest response see my ebay about me page to contact me. Have some ham gear your not using ? Contact me I will buy it FAST! I will pick up or arrange shipping. 73s & Check out my other items! Sign up for my email newsletters by adding my eBay Store to your Favorites to see all kinds of upcoming ham gear listings. Shipping costs quoted are for the lower 48 states only. Alaska & Hawaii will be determined All items are offered as is and all sales are final. I will only accept a return if the item is not as described. Any claims of items not as described MUST be made within 24 hours of delivery. NO exceptions !!! By purchasing an item you are by default agreeing to these clearly visible terms. No more of this nonsense of having an item for weeks or months and claiming I just tried it and it does not work Or I did not have an antenna or power supply until weeks after purchase If you plan on being out of town for weeks when the item is delivered DONT buy it, wait till you return. Also I will not accept any returns at any time on any item where our anti taper sticker has been disturbed. No exceptions on that matter either

DRAKE VMM860AS Video ModulatorenDas Datenblatt dieses Produkts wurde ursprünglich auf Englisch verfasst. Unten finden Sie eine automatische Übersetzung ins Deutsche. Sollten Sie irgendwelche Fragen haben, kontaktieren Sie uns. DRAKE VMM860AS VIDEOMODULATORENGEBRAUCHTER / VOLLSTÄNDIGER FUNKTIONSFÄHIGER ZUSTANDÜBER PRODUKTDie Modulatoren VMM860AG und VMM860AS sind Mitglieder der 19-Zoll-Mini-Rack-Serie von RL Drake, einem modularen Kopfstellensystem in professioneller Qualität, das zur Optimierung des Rackplatzes entwickelt wurde. Eine Auswahl von bis zu (12) modularen Einheiten, wie z. B. Modulatoren mit festem Kanal oder agile Modulatoren oder kompatible Audio-/Videoprodukte, können zusammen mit einem einzigen Netzteil im Drake-Rackmodell RMM12 mit 12 Positionen montiert werden. Die RMM4-Rackmontage nimmt bis zu (4) modulare Einheiten auf.Der RL Drake VMM860AG Audio-Video-Modulator ist eine hochwertige, verkümmerte Seitenbandeinheit mit synthetisierten visuellen und akustischen Trägern. Der frequenzagile VMM860AG ermöglicht die Auswahl der Standard-CATV-Kanäle 2 bis 135 oder der VHF/UHF-TV-Kanäle 2 bis 69 per Drehradschalter auf der Vorderseite. Luftfahrtkanäle werden gemäß den FCC-Vorschriften positiv mit einer Toleranz von ±5 kHz versetzt. Der VMM860AS verfügt über alle Funktionen und Spezifikationen des VMM860AG sowie die zusätzliche Fähigkeit von BTSC-Stereo-Audio.Das Heterodyn-Umwandlungssystem gewährleistet in Verbindung mit der Verwendung eines SAW-Filters eine optimale Restselektivität für Nachbarkanal-Kopfstellen. Eine SAW-Antwort mit FCC-Vorverzerrung ist Standard.Die Modulatoren sind so konzipiert, dass sie jede Standard-Audio-/Videoquelle wie NTSC-Video- und Audio-Basisbandsignale von einem Satellitenempfänger, einer Fernsehkamera, einem Videorecorder, einem TV-Demodulator oder einer ähnlichen Signalquelle akzeptieren. Der VMM860AS verfügt sowohl über einen linken als auch einen rechten Audioeingang zur Aufnahme von Stereoquellen.Zur einfachen Bedienung befinden sich alle Pegelregler auf der Frontplatte. Der Ausgangspegel beträgt +45 dBmV und ist über einen Bereich von 10 dB einstellbar.Beim VMM860AG ermöglicht ein Audio-Pre-Emphasis-Deaktivierungsschalter auf der Rückseite die Übertragung von BTSC-codierten Basisband-Stereo-Audiosignalen bei Verwendung mit dem externen Drake MMTS20-Stereo-Encoder. Im Modell VMM860AS ist ein Stereo-Encoder integriert.Verpackung:- Qualitätsverpackung für jedes Produkt. - Gesicherte sichere und unbeschädigte Lieferung. Notiz : - Zölle, Zölle und alle anderen Gebühren am Zielhafen gehen zu Lasten des Käufers.- Wir haben ORIGINAL-Bilder des Produkts aktualisiert. Bitte überprüfen Sie alle Bilder, bevor Sie bestellen. Sie erhalten das, was Sie auf dem Bild sehen.Rückmeldung :Wir möchten, dass unsere Kunden mit ihrem Kauf rundum zufrieden sind. Wenn irgendetwas an Ihrer Transaktion nicht zu Ihrer Zufriedenheit ist, kontaktieren Sie uns bitte, BEVOR Sie eine Bewertung abgeben. Es gibt beiden Parteien die Möglichkeit, positive Handelserfahrungen zu sammeln.Die Modulatoren VMM860AG und VMM860AS sind Mitglieder der 19-Zoll-Mini-Rack-Serie von RL Drake, einem modularen Kopfstellensystem in professioneller Qualität, das zur Optimierung des Rackplatzes entwickelt wurde. Eine Auswahl von bis zu (12) modularen Einheiten, wie z. B. Modulatoren mit festem Kanal oder agile Modulatoren oder kompatible Audio-/Videoprodukte, können zusammen mit einem einzigen Netzteil im Drake-Rackmodell RMM12 mit 12 Positionen montiert werden. Die RMM4-Rackmontage nimmt bis zu (4) modulare Einheiten auf. Der RL Drake VMM860AG Audio-Video-Modulator ist eine hochwertige, verkümmerte Seitenbandeinheit mit synthetisierten visuellen und akustischen Trägern. Der frequenzagile VMM860AG ermöglicht die Auswahl der Standard-CATV-Kanäle 2 bis 135 oder der VHF/UHF-TV-Kanäle 2 bis 6 Brand DRAKE Type MODULATOR Model VMM860AS Country/Region of Manufacture United States

DRAKE VMM860AS VIDEO MODULATORS USED / FULL WORKING CONDITION ABOUT PRODUCT The VMM860AG and VMM860AS modulators are members of the R.L. Drake 19 Mini-Rack Series, a professional quality modular headend system designed to optimize rack space. An assortment of up to (12) modular units, such as the fixed channel series of modulators, or agile modulators, or compatible audio/video products can be racked alongside a single power supply in the Drake model RMM12, 12 position rack mount. The RMM4 rack mount accepts up to (4) modular units. The R.L. Drake VMM860AG Audio-Video Modulator is a high quality, vestigial sideband unit with synthesized visual and aural carriers. The frequency agile VMM860AG allows front panel pushwheel switch selection of standard CATV channels 2 through 135, or VHF/UHF TV channels 2 through 69. Aeronautical channels are offset positive with a tolerance of ±5 kHz as required by FCC rules. The VMM860AS has all of the features and specifications of the VMM860AG plus the additional capability of BTSC stereo audio. The heterodyne conversion system, in conjunction with the use of a SAW filter, ensures optimum vestigial selectivity for adjacent channel headends. A FCC predistortion SAW response is standard. The modulators are designed to accept any standard audio/video source such as NTSC video and audio baseband signals from a satellite receiver, TV camera, videotape recorder, TV demodulator, or similar signal source. The VMM860AS has both a left and right audio input to accomodate stereo sources. All level controls are located on the front panel for ease of operation. Output level is +45 dBmV and is adjustable over a 10 dB range. On the VMM860AG, an audio pre-emphasis defeat, rear panel switch allows transmission of BTSC encoded baseband stereo audio signals when used with the external Drake MMTS20 stereo encoder. A stereo encoder is built into the VMM860AS model. Packing :- Quality packing for each product. - Assured safe and undamaged delivery. Note : - Customs,Duty and all other charges at destination port will be born by buyer. - We have updated ORIGINAL pictures of the product. Please REVIEW all the pictures before you order. You will get what you see in the picture. Feedback :We want our customers to be completely satisfied with their purchase. If anything about your transaction is not your satisfaction,Please contact us BEFORE leaving Feedback. It gives both the parties the chance to get positive trading experience.

Blonder Tongue Drake TW Channel DMM806 MIDM-806B LOT OF 5

NOTE: In order to remain within Ebays listing policies and to avoid potential keyword search spamming, we have added an asterisk * where necessary in the text below. Thank you! This sale is for a Drake SW8 desktop / portable receiver manufactured by Drake and is the 28th unit produced in July of 1997 (year-month-product id-production#) during the production run of 1994-2000. It is a later serial number 7G12950028 that is desired and in demand from hobbyists wanting the enhanced version of this receiver. Since this SW8 is one of the later manufactured units, it includes a number of RL Drake upgrades such as: Extended coverage into the longwave band. Earlier units would cover down to 500 KHz. This unit covers down to 100 KHz Better antenna matching of the telescopic antenna for stronger signal gain. RL Drake upgraded the reception for the receiver when using the telescopic antenna with improved antenna matching from 1995 onward Sideband selectable synchronous detector. Earlier units had a respectable sync detector, but after 1996 RL Drake upgraded the SW8 to include a sync detector that would use either the upper or lower sideband. This feature is especially helpful in avoiding side channel interference. If your bandwidth filter does not allow for reduction of interference from an adjacent station, you can engage the sync detector, and in combination with the bandwidth, generally avoid most or all of the interference from the offending station. The SW8 is a wonderfully made American product that performs exceptionally well in so many different areas. Because it can be used with either the telescopic antenna or connected to a fixed station antenna, it has a lot of versatility. Some people refer to it as a portable R*8 receiver. While this is not actually true, there are some similarities allowing for such a comparison. Let us review some of them for you and give you a little background on the SW8. We have fully tested this Drake SW8 and it works perfectly with no issues or shortcomings. Sensitivity was good when tested using both the onboard telescopic antenna and an external dipole antenna. There are normally a few issues that need to be verified upon considering the purchase of the SW8 receiver. One of the common issues with these SW8 units is the display not showing proper contrast due to poor contacts with the LCD display against the front panel. This receiver did not have that issue. The telescopic antenna on SW8s are known to slide out of the base. This antenna was extended and retracted and did not show any issues with operation, but owners are to be cautioned to not pull out to strongly when extending the antenna from the bottom section/base. (The SW8 antennas can fail over time if care is not taken as the base crimping will weaken and the antenna can fully separate if not careful.) Wear on the front panel especially so that the lettering is rubbed off is another item to be watchful of. The lettering on this radio is good overall with no noticeable wear. These SW8s can make use of 6 D cell batteries. The battery compartment is made of plastic that can break if the batteries are shipped inside the compartment. We have had to replace a couple of these battery holders in other SW8 receivers. The battery compartment is in beautiful condition. Handle can be broken. These SW8s have a handle that can lock into position for carrying or to prop up the receiver during use. The handle on this unit locks to enable the receiver to be tilted up toward the user during operation. We have taken some time to detail clean the SW8. Upon observation, we noticed only minor marks and signs from previous ownership. Please review our pictures for specific cosmetic condition. The price of this SW8 has been set based on overall condition and desirability. Included in this sale of the SW8 receiver is: low noise AC adapter copy of the Drake SW8 user manual (post 1996 version) Passport Whitepaper review QST review Oct 1994 (amateur radio magazine) Electronics Australia review July 1994 Passport review 1995 (Passport To World Band Radio) Passport review 1996 Passport review 1997 (retested) Passport review 1999 Short Wave Magazine review May 1994 WRTH review 1995 (World Radio and Television Handbook) EEB catalog page copy (Electronic Equipment Bank) Passport Advertisement copy 1995 Passport Advertisement copy 2000 Drake SW8 brochure copy #1 Drake SW8 brochure copy #2 Drake SW8 brochure copy #3 Universal Radio advertisement CD containing over 414 MB of documents and information The R.L. Drake Company was established in 1943 during the height of WW II and proved to be an innovative leader in the engineering and design of amateur and shortwave radio products. Mr. Robert Drake produced a unique amateur radio sideband receiver and took the plans to Hall*icrafters and Nation*al Radio. When these firms showed no interest in his design and product, he built the radio under his own name. The first order for 100 units was placed by Universal Services, now known far and wide as Universal Radio. Thus, the R.L. Drake Company had a very modest beginning, but eventually their product line grew wider as they showed a knack for great designs. The Drake Company discontinued their line of amateur and shortwave radios in the early 1980s when Japan flooded the market with portable units that had digital readouts (like the S*ony ICF*2001 and ICF*2010 to name a couple) and concentrated on the home satellite market. However, the hunger for sturdy, well-designed amateur and shortwave equipment never went away and Drake once again entered back into the market in 1991 with the announcement of the R*8 receiver. The success of this unit was then followed by the SW8 and then upgrades to the R*8 with the R*8A and R*8B. What makes the SW8 especially appealing is that it is a desktop communications receiver that has portable capability. This is uncommon for those DXers wanting great equipment, but also with a degree of portability. The Ya*seu FRG*7 built in the 1970s also offered an onboard DC power supply, but was considerably heavier than the microprocessor SW8 and does not offer digital readout along with many other updated features. In addition, E*ton manufactured the E*1 which had many features as found on this SW8, but the E*1 has a history of spotty reliability. Not so with most Drake products. Thus, if you want a receiver that will give you killer reception, portability, and durability, the SW8 is the ticket. Because the very handle that props up the radio can be rotated for carrying, this SW8 can be transported to the cabin, the yacht, the RV or any number or places where AC current is not available. Additionally, the SW8 is an excellent receiver to have for emergencies since it can operate off of readily available D cell batteries. The SW8 takes 6 D cells in the bottom compartment and the dial lamp turns off after 15 seconds to extend the life of the batteries. The SW8 is capable of receiving transmissions from 100 KHz to 30,000 KHz and can be used in AM or lower or upper sideband. This means that it can tune into AM radio, marine, amateur radio, and international shortwave broadcasts. If that werent enough, this receiver is also capable of picking up both the 88-108 MHz FM band and the 118-137 MHz air band. This is unusual for a serious receiver to pick up all of these frequencies. Typically, desktop units will not pick up broadcast FM transmissions. That makes the SW8 especially attractive for you can listen to whatever receiving band strikes your fancy at the moment. For our personal use, we dont believe that we have ever tuned using the air band. We live in a rural area and air traffic is sparse. However, we really enjoy shortwave listening. Here in the States, we have been raised on TV to a great extent and AM and FM to a lesser degree. The world of shortwave is a well kept secret and that is a shame. On any given night, we generally tune into about a half dozen broadcasts from overseas that are broadcast in English and that give great news, commentary, drama, cooking lessons, travel info, interviews, language lessons, music, and much, much more. The music alone can keep you entranced as we will frequently tune into Radio Romania or Voice of Turkey for music and then re-tune later in the evening to Cuba for some late night island sounding club music. While shortwave is broadcast in a wealth of languages, many of the programs are in English and thus you as the listener are offered the opportunity to hear music other than oldies or FM top 20 hits. The best way to describe international broadcasts are PBS style programs offered with an international twist. The SW8 is equipped with some great features: 70 memories to capture your favorite frequencies keypad for direct entry of frequencies backlit display illumination headphone jack tone control to shape the sound to your preference great sounding internal speaker (uncommon for communications receivers) dual clock / timer for local and international time convenient up / down step tuning choice of 3 IF bandwidths to avoid side channel interference and balance fidelity scan feature to select stations from the memory synchronous detector (sideband selectable on the later SW8s such as this unit) One of the nicest features is that Drake built the SW8 with a synchronous detector. During broadcasts, it is quite common to get what is termed selective fading or distortion. No problem here...just hit the AM Sync button and the station signal often improves noticeably. As already mentioned, this sync is one of the later versions that offers sideband selection. Thus, if you are listening to a station and getting side channel interference, you can choose the side of the band that is not being interfered with for optimum listening enjoyment. Keep in mind that if you live in an apartment or plan to use the receiver in an RV or boat, you can use the on-board telescopic antenna. While this antenna will not offer the very best reception that one might experience using an external antenna, using the telescopic antenna still provides respectable reception. If you live in a place where you can erect an outside antenna, the reception of the SW8 will knock your socks off. The antenna does not have to be fancy as even a random wire about 30 or 40 feet long will make a huge difference. Thus you have 3 antenna options...a PL-259 connector for coax cable, terminals for plain wire, or the on board telescopic antenna. If you would like to do some more research on this receiver, you may want to look at eHam where 13 reviewers give it a 4.7/5.0: http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/600 (copy and paste this link into your internet browser) Dxing.com offers some basic information about the SW8, but also rates it a 5 out of 5. http://www.dxing.com/rx/sw8.htm (copy and paste this link in your internet browser) Please use the Ebay shipping calculator to determine your shipping cost. This cost includes proper packing materials for safe delivery and insurance cost against damage or loss. Those buyers living outside the USA are also welcome to purchase from us. We have shipped to 111 countries during the past 24 years on Ebay and we are happy to ship virtually anywhere in the world. You may use the shipping calculator to determine your shipping cost. Please keep in mind that this cost may not include any import, customs, or VAT fees. If you are uncertain of these costs, we ask you to check with your local post office prior to making a purchase from us. Thank you! Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to look at our Ebay items!

We have offered and sold around 180 of these R8B units on Ebay and have a lot of experience in testing and in verifying proper operation. This particular receiver came to us as used and with some cosmetic marks from prior ownership. We have provided HD pictures for you to view this receiver in great detail. 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 receivers operation.We typically sell an excellent cosmetic R8B for around $1299 here on Ebay and have priced this unit lower to recognize that it has some marks on it preventing it from being in above average condition.The Drake comes with:AC power cordcopy of the user manualcopy 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 Carrs Antenna Handbook 4th ed, RxPlus control software, schematics, and moreThe 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 R8Bs 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 Drakes 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 VFOs, 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 Passports 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 its 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 R8Bs price. Little wonder, then, that this is the worlds 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 111 countries the past 24 years on Ebay and we are happy to ship this receiver to you. Shipping will be via US Express airmail and insured. Please remember that you may be responsible for all import, customs, duty or VAT fees in accordance with what your country requires if any additional fees may be charged to you. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to look at our Ebay items!