[AMRadio] R-390

[Alan Victor]

Thank you Bob for the clarification. In any case a read of the work created
for the A version is educational.

On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 7:34 PM, Rob Atkinson <ranchorobbo at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
> >
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