The R8 and R8E are the same, the "E" denoting the European version that had
certain frequencies blocked.
The R8 is a fine radio but a bit dated by today's standards, but if you pick
one up at a good price you will be very satisfied.

The R8A and R8B are the same except for the "B" having a really stupendous
sideband sync detector that makes listening to AM programming an absolute
pleasure. The "B" also has 1000 memories as against 400 on the "A".
Both these radio's are top of the line for serious DXing (ask dxAce).
See my review of the Drake R8A with B updates at
http://www.dxing.info/equipment/

--
John Plimmer, Montagu, Western Cape Province, South Africa
South 33 d 47 m 32 s, East 20 d 07 m 32 s
RX Icom IC-756 PRO III with MW mods
Drake SW8 & ERGO software
Sony 7600D GE SRIII
BW XCR 30, Braun T1000, Sangean 818 & 803A.
GE circa 50's radiogram
Antenna's RF Systems DX 1 Pro, Datong AD-270
Kiwa MW Loop
http://www.dxing.info/about/dxers/plimmer.dx

"Steve Rabinowitz" wrote in message
nk.net...
Been looking to buy a Drake receiver on Ebay, which one is the most
recommended, the R-8, R-8A, R-8B or R-8E. Thanks.

The European version had certain frequencies blocked? I find that
awfully hard to believe.I still dont believe it.
cuhulin

Michael Lawson wrote:

"John Plimmer" wrote in message
...
The R8 and R8E are the same, the "E" denoting the European version
that had
certain frequencies blocked.
The R8 is a fine radio but a bit dated by today's standards, but if
you pick
one up at a good price you will be very satisfied.

Dated in a relative sense; there were some tweaks
between the R8 and R8A, but unless you really
want the improved ergonomics of the A, you can
do just fine with a regular R8. Ace acquired an
A about a half a year ago, and he didn't notice
too much of a difference between it and his regular
R8. (Did I get that right, Ace?)

No, and I sold it, do wonder sometimes why I did that though! Still operating
the R7, R8 and R8B.

dxAce
Michigan
USA

Then why is it I can buy an unblocked scanner Radio (if I want to) from
Europe? (I know a few tricks) and the European versions of Drake Radios
have "certain" frequiencies blocked in Europe,,, I Dont Believe It!!!???
Convience Me!
cuhulin

"John Plimmer" wrote in message
...
The R8 and R8E are the same, the "E" denoting the European version
that had
certain frequencies blocked.
The R8 is a fine radio but a bit dated by today's standards, but if
you pick
one up at a good price you will be very satisfied.

Dated in a relative sense; there were some tweaks
between the R8 and R8A, but unless you really
want the improved ergonomics of the A, you can
do just fine with a regular R8. Ace acquired an
A about a half a year ago, and he didn't notice
too much of a difference between it and his regular
R8. (Did I get that right, Ace?)

The R8A and R8B are the same except for the "B" having a really
stupendous
sideband sync detector that makes listening to AM programming an
absolute
pleasure. The "B" also has 1000 memories as against 400 on the "A".
Both these radio's are top of the line for serious DXing (ask
dxAce).
See my review of the Drake R8A with B updates at
http://www.dxing.info/equipment/

The R8 series is the one that supplanted the
previous generation of tabletops (R-5000, IC-R71A
and NRD-525) as the top of the line in the tabletop
(non-professional grade) radio.

--Mike L.


"Steve Rabinowitz" wrote in message
nk.net...
Been looking to buy a Drake receiver on Ebay, which one is the
most
recommended, the R-8, R-8A, R-8B or R-8E. Thanks.

In article ,
"John Plimmer" wrote:

The R8 and R8E are the same, the "E" denoting the European version
that had certain frequencies blocked. The R8 is a fine radio but a
bit dated by today's standards, but if you pick one up at a good
price you will be very satisfied.

Snip

What do you mean by "dated by today's standards"?

--
Telamon
Ventura, California

"dxAce" wrote in message
...


Michael Lawson wrote:

"John Plimmer" wrote in message
...
The R8 and R8E are the same, the "E" denoting the European
version
that had
certain frequencies blocked.
The R8 is a fine radio but a bit dated by today's standards, but
if
you pick
one up at a good price you will be very satisfied.

Dated in a relative sense; there were some tweaks
between the R8 and R8A, but unless you really
want the improved ergonomics of the A, you can
do just fine with a regular R8. Ace acquired an
A about a half a year ago, and he didn't notice
too much of a difference between it and his regular
R8. (Did I get that right, Ace?)

No, and I sold it, do wonder sometimes why I did that though! Still
operating
the R7, R8 and R8B.

I still occasionally wonder why I sold my R70, since
it would do well enough for a DXing rig to compliment
the Sat 800 I have. Although I have to admit that
I still kick myself for not having followed through
and bought the R8A from you when you'd made it
plain you were interested in selling.

Oh well.

--Mike L.

Less than a year ago,a guy emailed me and he said health problems forces
him to sell his Drake R8B Radio.He wanted to know if I was interested in
buying his radio.I knew I couldn't afford it.
cuhulin

It's raining like a cow peein on a brown flat rock here in
Jackson,Mississippi and my DirectTV signal went out,,, it's back on now.
cuhulin

wrote:

It's raining like a cow peein on a brown flat rock here in
Jackson,Mississippi and my DirectTV signal went out,,, it's back on now.

While the TV was out I'm sure you had some quality time with your Blueberry
doggy.

dxAce
Michigan
USA