Covers the complete range 0 to 30 MHz with no gaps in frequency coverage Both digital and analog frequency readout

Special front-end circuitry, employing a high level double balanced mixer and 48 MHz "up-converted" 1st i-f for superior general coverage, image rejection and strong signal handling performance.

Complete front-end bandpass filters are included that operate from hf thru vlf. External vlf pre selectors are not required.

10 dB pushbutton-controlled broadband preamp can be activated on all ranges above 1.5 MHz. Low noise design.

Various optional selectivity fllters for cw, RTTY and a-m are switch-selected from the front panel. Ssb filter standard.

Special new low distortion "synchro-phase" a-m detector provides superior International short wave broadcast reception This new technique permits 3 kHz AM sideband response with the use of a 4 kHz filter for better Interference rejection.

Tunable i-f notch filter effectively reduces heterodyne interference from nearby stations.

Complete transceive/separate functions when used with the Drake TR-7 transceiver are included, along with separate R-7 R.I.T. control.

Special multi-function antenna selector/50 ohm splitter is switch-selected from the front panel, and provides simultaneous dual receive with the TR-7. This makes possible the reception of two different frequencies at the same time Main and alternate antennas and vhf/uhf converters may also be selected with this switching network.

The R-7 includes a built-in speaker, or an external Drake MS-7 speaker may be used.

Built-in 25 kHz calibrator for calibration of analog dial.

Low level audio output for tape recorder.

Up to eight crystal controlled fixed channels can be selected (With Drake AUX-7 installed )

Optional Drake NB-7A Noise Blanker available Provides true impulse type noise blanking performance.

Optional accessories available
Model 1531 Drake MS-7 Speaker
Model 7021 Drake SL-300 Cw Filter, 300 Hz
Model 7022 Drake SL-500 Cw Filter, 500 Hz
Model 7023 Drake SL-1800 SSB/RTTY Filter, 1800 Hz
Model 7024 Drake SL-6000 A-m Filter, 6.0 kHz
Model 7026 Drake SL-4000 A-m Filter, 4.0 kHz
Model 7025 Drake SL-8000 A-m Filter, 8.0 kHz
Model 1532 Drake NB-7A Noise Blanker
Model 1536 Drake Aux-7 Range Program /Fixed-Frequency Board