[R-390] Solid State R-390, Why Not?

[Dan Martin]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Camp" <ham@cq.nu>

>It sounds like a few pages of data on the R-390A >measured with modern
equipment would be a good >idea. Something like a QST review (multiple bands
>etc).

Well, now. That's a fascinating thought. Imagine a thoroughly tweaked and
prepped 390A, maybe one of Chuck's '67 EAC's, not an off-the-pallet SJC, put
through a full, current QST review? One where the relevant results in a
common format could be reviewed side-by-side against all the current crop of
equipment. Wonder if QST is up to it? They've had a refreshing turn to some
BA articles lately.

I rather imagine the outcome and conclusion for most of us here would be
similar to what you see when car magazines do a side-by-side road test of an
original, real, Shelby Mustang versus some current hot import. A few tenths
of a second (or dB) of performance here or there aside.... which one would
>you< really want?

Dan
WB4GRA