[Boatanchors] GPR-90 Vs R-390A

[Carl]

I consider the GPR-90 as a prettied up HQ-140X and a step down from a 
NC-183D.

Carl
KM1H


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Singley, Rodger" <rbsingl at ilstu.edu>
To: "Harold Hairston" <k4hca at windstream.net>; "Boat Anchors List" 
<boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 8:57 AM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] GPR-90 Vs R-390A


> 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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