[R-390] R-390 and Jagrolets

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> Hi Gang,
> 
> Let me remind both purist and not-so-purist that solid state diodes in
> the power supply is a common find and one of the mods usually found in
> this radio. I had a r390A with this mod and that's the way it came from
> the navy. It worked well for 20 some years with me and keeps going in
> the hands of the new owner. Some solid state mods are more than
> acceptable. We all would like to have nice original sets but as 26Z5s
> and 3TF7s dissapear we have to do with what we have to keep these great
> rxs going.
> 
> Best 73s
> Guido Santacana KP4FAR


Hey Guido.

Not all 3TF7 substitutions are solid state. My Motorola has the jumper and
12BA6s instead of 6BA6s.

Hope you kept some boatanchors around.


Barry