[Milsurplus] 1980's Navy R-390A's

[Nick England]

I have a 1986 document on the radio equipment aboard the Navy's FFG-7
class frigates.
Shown on an equipment layout amongst the R-1051's and other modern
stuff is an R-390A
Last night I found some photos of the communications center on a
couple of these ships and sure enough, there's a familiar face.
These particular two ships were commissioned in 1984 and 1986 - the 51
ships in the class were built between 1977 and 1989 by Bath and Todd
shipyards.
OK, I know about Avondale and the Fowler R-390A's - but where did
these 50 or so R-390A's come from??? Did the shipyards buy them on
ebay or what?
I checked with a fellow aboard FFG-40 and he says there is now a
modern receiver in that rack.
Photos for your amusement and edification at
http://www.navy-radio.com/ships/ffg7.htm

cheers,
Nick K4NYW
www.navy-radio.com