I also like client write up accounting software, but now they are change it to drake accounting. Thank you for purchasing a drake r8a communications receiver. The admin will set up all other user accounts for the account. The drake r8b is the latest offering in the proud r8, r8a series tradition of excellent receivers. Drake r8, r8a, r8b, r8e communications receiver email. We assume the user gets used to the juggling of the numbers but we would like to see a software. Joe carrs antenna handbook 4th ed, rxplus control software, schematics, and more. Great planes realflight x radio controlled flight simulator software with interlinkx.
According to an email from a former drake employee dated 2012, drake been sold to another company who have zero interest in drakes history of communication receivers. It is just too much problems especially i use it in the network. Drake company has been a leading name in american electronic communications since 1943. The drake r8 series was the last set of hf receivers they ever released, and command very high prices on the used market. Its doubtful that any of these would be fixable by you, unless you have some really sophisticated equipment andor lots of experience. The drake r8 series of shortwave receivers were introduced in 1991 until 2005 or thereabouts as r8, r8a, r8b and r8e. Ive read that some inexpensive mods to the icom r75 can make it quite a contender but that, on the other hand, it comes without the filters that would be standard in the drake. Dec 22, 2010 i sometimes encounter a noisy interference at my qth, and this video demonstrates how effective the drake r8s noise blanker is as you can see and hear, th. Secure client file exchange portals for your practice, so you and your client can exchange confidential tax documents securely and conveniently. If you have not set up a user account, you must sign in with your efin and efile password.
For ibm compatibles there are a number of packages available. I use the ilg sw databases and find it easy to listen to my sw station of choice. The computer control is much improved over the drake r8. Alas, in my neck of the woods i have access to neither. It was the first real top flight receiver i had owned and i remember being very impressed with it. Drake r8b am sw ham radio shortwave receiver wonderful dx unit made in usa let us talk a little bit about the r8b. If you are a new customer, your efile password was included in the email confirming your purchase. The drake r8a continues the in the proud tradition r8. Ergo frequently asked questions updated may 1, 2018. It comes in a very small casing, which puts old dxers like myself, used to huge boxes, off a little. I previously used a sony 2010 and couldnt believe the difference in listening to the utility stations and broadcast stations. I use two shareware software packages with this radio, both from fineware. Now 25 years later, drake brought out the r 8 receiver in 1991.
The receiver was intended for the discerning listener or radio amateur, which i am not. These packages offer different features for different applications. I dont use any computer control here, but im curious as to why the smart r8 software would expire. The medium wave circle and radio netherlands has no financial connection with r. Would appreciate any comments and comparisons from people who have actually used either or both of these radios. Drake r8, r8a, r8b, r8e communications receiver email mailing. Id purchase it but probably would have a problem if it didnt work. Almost unlimited filters, all kinds of tweaks and they add new features all the time with a software update. Rs232 port, and would require the use of a usb to rs232 adapter. Only the drake r8, r8a, r8b and r8e european model of the r8a had computer support. Many tax software want me to change, but i would not. So if the moderator wants to move it id like to thank them in advance.
This particular receiver is used and you will find some signs of prior ownership as seen here and there, but mostly on the rear panel. This ms8 is used and you will see a variety of marks on the front and top edge of the speaker. The r8b is the same as the r8a, but with a much better sync detector. Is there any computer software available for my drake receiver. In addition, the bandwidth is switched to a softwaregiven value. The drake r8 is a microprocessor controlled, synthesized, all mode, world. Drake r8b or the icom icr75 for a shortwave listener swl moving up from a portable amfmshortwave radio to a desk top lwmwshortwave receiver. The drake sw4a was designed to be a highperformance receiver for shortwave broadcast listening. The men at drake reliably informed me that given a choice between the r8e,r8a and r8b they would choose the original r8e every time. The optional internal vhf converter covers 3555 and 108174 mhz. Various software packages, but use the radio manufacturers software first.
Discontinued communications receivers specifications accessories. Drake does not target individuals with its professional products and services. Learn more about its pricing details and check what experts think about its features and integrations. Jan 24, 2018 back around 15 years ago or so i bought a drake r8a receiver. I used my r8b to its fullest featurescapacity listening to mw and dxing there, as well as amateur ssb and cw and general hfsw program listening. Miamisburg have finally produced a new product for the radio hobby marketa high grade communications receiver aimed at the lucrative and popular swl market. As a result, all repairs have ceased on all models up to and including the r8, r8a, r8b and r8e. The r8b is a microprocessor controlled, synthesized, all mode, world band receiver offering excellent sensitivity, high dynamic range and other features for the most demanding listener. Drake r8b communications receiver ham radio w books ebay.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. Eventually drake introduced the r 8a in 1995 and then a couple of years later, they hit the nail on the head with the r8b. Drake accounting is a groundup rebuild of drake softwares accountingpayroll application using the latest in computer technology. Buy drake drake software professional tax software. Drake websites are switching from efinbased logins to usernamebased logins. Unfortunately drake do not supply pc operating software and i know of no good one available from. Back around 15 years ago or so i bought a drake r8a receiver. I have one, but if i was buying today i would want an r8b much better sync detector. Declaration of conformity we, manufacturerimporter full address r. But i already have a grundig s800, which is sort of a portable r8b.
I have a drake r8b and i know there was software available to program it and operate it. Save time and money by automating data entry, investment trades, and. R8b controll software for windows98 page 2 radiobanter. This item may be a floor model or an item that has been returned to the seller after a period of use. The drake r8b is the latest offering in the proud r8, r8a series tradition of. Aug 06, 2018 the drake r8 series of shortwave receivers were introduced in 1991 until 2005 or thereabouts as r8, r8a, r8b and r8e. Drake began its foray into shortwave receivers with the nice, but modest sw 4 receiver. Drake company of miamisburg, ohio, usa, reentered the shortwave market with the usabuilt r18 receiver. Drake company 230 industrial drive franklin, ohio 45005 united states of america declare that the product description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers r8b communications receiver 1294 is in conformity with. Each of these different versions had a successively improved specifications and user interface. I sometimes encounter a noisy interference at my qth, and this video demonstrates how effective the drake r8s noise blanker is as you can see and hear, th. This receiver has been designed and manufactured to high quality standards, and will provide reliable operation for many years. Drake r8b am sw ham radio shortwave receiver made in.
Im using the smart 32 r8 from fineware but it expires soon. I have owned my drake r8b for 3 years now and it was my first desktop general coverage receiver. Drake r8a sw am ham radio shortwave receiver wonderful. The drake r8 receiver tune in the world with this hot new receiver. S many times and have had ample opportunity to ask them questions concerning comparisons in the r8 series. The information collected might relate to you, your preferences or your device, and is mostly used to make the site work as you expect it to and to provide a more personalized web. If you own a drake r8, r8a or r8b, this is a wonderful accessory to help improve the quality of sound from your receiver. First i apologize for posting this in the broadcast forum but i wasnt sure which one to post it to.
When coupled to a decent outside antenna, the drake r8b puts the world at your fingertips, streaks ahead of any portable. Be prepared and able to communicate in case of emergency with the largest selection at. They are all very highly rated even the r8a which had some issues was still considered a very fine receiver in its own right. Drake software errors and shortcomings mar 26, 2016. Drake r8b am sw ham radio shortwave receiver for sale. Cosmetically this unit is used and there are some marks from prior ownership. Ergonomic and performance improvements over the r8a include. The r8b follows on the successful r8 introduced in 1991 and the r8a in 1995. I own a drake r8b receiver and am looking for a reasonably price control software package. I have just found out that the report for efiles that drake directed me to is inaccurate and was told to go to to get an accurate report. Drake r8b am sw ham radio shortwave receiver wonderful dx. You always know what your software will cost, which just happens to be one of the best deals in the industry.
Drake accounting is a groundup rebuild of drake software s accountingpayroll application using the latest in computer technology. The drake r8 is a really good and wanted shortwave receiver. That superb drake audio, established with the r8 and continued through the r8b, puts these receivers at the top of the heap and makes stations stand out. I was reluctant to install it on the laptop, because it lacks an. Thank you for purchasing a drake r8b communications receiver. The ergo software looks good but after downloading the demo from the www it wont work,sayimng the demo is expired. These are excellent packages and really add to the utility of the r8 and they work with the original r8, the r8a, and the r8b. Based on historic data, todays secondhand price of the drake r8b is around.