#220: Drake 2B Serendipity: N2CQR and the Soldersmoke podcast @w2aew

Uploaded December 2015 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

In a very serendipitous moment, I happen to hear my friend Bill N2CQR on the refurbished Drake 2B receiver. Bill is the person that got me interesting in the Drake 2B in the first place! He often refers to his "beloved Drake 2B" in his podcast - Soldersmoke. This podcast and blog are HIGHLY recommended if you have any interest in homebrew radio, QRP, etc. Links below:

Soldersmoke Podcast Archive:
soldersmoke.com

Soldersmoke Daily News Blog:
soldersmoke.blogspot.com

#220: Drake 2B Serendipity: N2CQR and the Soldersmoke podcast

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