[AMRadio] R-390

[Rob Atkinson]

the fast way to spot the 390 is the antenna trim knob on it is over on
the right of the front panel.

on the 390A it is up at the top in the middle.

Rob
K5UJ

On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 4:39 PM, rbethman <rbethman at comcast.net> wrote:
> I believe that the "Modern Manual" you are referring to id for the
> R-390A NOT the R-390.
>
> The R-390 came first, and has the pair of 6082s, and uses L/C filters in
> the IF.  The R-390A came later, as a cost reduction version.  It uses
> Mechanical Filters in the IF.
>
> Both are great radios, BUT they are very different.
>
> It really needs to be determined WHICH one has before offering
> information and suggestions.
>
> Additionally, there is an R-390 list on the QTH.net servers that
> specializes in both of these fine radios.
>
> Bob - N0DGN
>