[Boatanchors] GPR-90 Vs R-390A

[Singley, Rodger]

Harold,

I own both and the R-390A is in a different class.  The GPR-90 has better tuning feel and much better stock audio, it is also a very attractive looking radio.  It does a fine job on AM but is pretty lousy on CW and SSB.  My GPR-90 has a Hammarlund HC-10 coupled to it which turns it into a pretty good SSB/CW receiver but it still is a bit drifty on SSB.  The R-390A has an Eldico sideband adapter attached to it and it does a great job on all modes.

So, in my opinion, the GPR-90 is a better receiver than many of the competing general coverage receivers but it isn't in the R-390A performance class.  It really needs its GSB-1 or another sideband/CW adapter for good performance on those modes.

Rodger WQ9E


-----Original Message-----
From: boatanchors-bounces at mailman.qth.net on behalf of Harold Hairston
Sent: Thu 9/10/2009 7:10 AM
To: Boat Anchors List
Subject: [Boatanchors] GPR-90 Vs R-390A
 
There were many Boat Anchors at the Shelby/Dallas, N.C. Hamfest this past weeknd. I saw a very nice GPR-90, first one in many years. Just wondered, from those who know, how do these two receivers compare?

Harold
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