[R-390] (no subject)

[Scott, Barry (Clyde B)]

John,

Have you checked the tubes?  Surely someone in P.C. has a checker.  It might save you some trouble.  I'm not sure if this could be the problem, but I would think a very weak tube somewhere in the RF section could produce the symptoms you describe.  Of course, there are many other things that could do it too (problems with the AGC, etc.), but after a rebuild, I would look at the tubes before taking it somewhere.

$0.02.

Barry(III) - N4BUQ


> Friends,
> 
> I seek someone within about 300 miles of Panama City
> FL., that would be willing to repair my re-built r390
> non a. I have no idea what is wrong, but I love to
> travel within limited areas, and across country on
> occ. For this reason it would be the best way to get
> the radio to someone. I would bring it to you, and
> pick it up later. The closer to P.C. is of course, the
> better...I refuse to pack any more items...I have been
> doing that for several years, and am just through with
> it...period... If I sell, I will be doing delivery..
> (or even in a case of give-aways...)
> 
> This radio quit soon after I rec. it back from a
> re-build, so I never really got much of a chance to
> enjoy it.. It was all, Once upon a time....
> orig. but had to have some changes to re-build so I
> can't guess what is wrong. The person who did the
> re-build is a bit too far away to help out on
> this...It
> will be a year or more before I go that far again...
> It is almost dead, other than on the STRONGEST local
> AM station, which can barely be detected with gains
> wide open..nothing else is there at all..
> 
> I have no material/test items left, and had not con.
> the possibility of a break-down, so I don't even have
> more than a few tubes. (I know that was a dumb idea..)
> 
> 
> My SP 600 continues to do well, so I am not without
> something to listen to, and I still have my 515 I
> bought in the winter..when I am willing to accept sand
> in my diet...
> 
> I do have a person NE of me that will help, but seek
> someone who is closer, and more interested in the non
> a. ...
> 
> If you know of someone I would appreciate a hint...
> To define in general a limit...Atlanta--Charleston--
> Jacksonville--Tampa--New Orleans--Birmingham.
> 
> Best Regards,
> 
> John L. Peuhs, Jr.
> P.O. box 451  (in case anyone wants to send by snail)
> Lynn Haven, FL. 32444