Installing the Cumbria Designs X-Lock VFO Stabilizer, and Improving The TR7 Audio Quality

By: Marinos Markomanolakis, KI4GIN / SV9DRU

The TR-7 remains one of the top choices in a radio which offers extremely clean receiver performance. Robust construction and no infestation by the all too usual nowadays DSP sound “enhancement” gimmicks which manufacturers are using to lure customers into buying new rigs.

This excellent rig can be further improved in a couple of areas, that will bring it to the level of functionality that we have come to expect of the modern radios. This topic has been covered a few times in the past, and I would like to share my experience in two areas:

Installing the Cumbria Designs x-lock stabilizer in the TR-7
Improving the SSB TR7 audio quality

Here is an article by Marinos Markomanolakis, KI4GIN / SV9DRU

Drake TR-7 Improvements, By: Marinos Markomanolakis

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