[R-390] R390/Solid State

[Scott, Barry (Clyde B)]

Not that I agree with what you want to do (for fear others on this list will label me as a heretic -- or worse), but you can check out the following link:

http://www.aade.com/dfd.htm

Barry(III) - N4BUQ

> 
> I have an R390 (not A) receiver that I have been wanting to 
> convert to solid state for many years.  Now that I am retired 
> after 32 yrs as an electronics engineer (communications and 
> instrumentation) I am ready to have a go at it.  One of the 
> things I bought a few years ago is the IF strip from an R390A 
> (tubeless -- but with all Mech Filters).  I have the depot 
> manuals for both the R390 and R390A.
> 
> Can someone point me to some sites that have information on 
> my proposed venture?  I am not particularly interested in 
> reinventing wheels.  I also want to build and install a 
> electronic digital counter or the vfo.
> 
> TNX
> 
> Mikey