[R-390] R390/Solid State

[Joe Foley]

--- Michael Young <myoung76@bellsouth.net> wrote:
> I have an R390 (not A) receiver that I have been
> wanting to convert to solid state for many years. 
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Now,..... just exactly why?




> 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.
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Hmm,..... I think you're contradicting yourself here.




  I
> also want to build and install a electronic digital
> counter or the vfo.
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Not a bad idea, but most on this list would go with a
counter that has nixie tubes for the display.  Its the
only appropriate thing to do.

Joe

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