[R-390] Solid State R-390
Todd Bigelow - PS
[email protected]
Fri, 09 Aug 2002 14:06:45 -0400
[email protected] wrote:
> <<Converting an R-390 to solid-state makes sense.>>
>
> Surely it would be better to buy a solid state radio than to
> modify an R-390. This reminds me of the guys who used to put small block
> Chevy engines in their Jaguar XK-E's. To gain some added reliability, they
> made an abortion out of the most beautiful car ever made, when they could
> have just bought a Corvette.
Saddest part is that the Jags are a very reliable car if you maintain them
properly. Unfortunately too many people want the looks but have all they can do
to change the oil regularly. At least their problems are solved now with the
Forduars. Plug-n-play mentality, not unlike ricebox vs. tube rigs.
73, Todd/'Boomer' KA1KAQ