[R-390] R390A VS Harris RF-590A?

Mike Meador Meador [email protected]
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 11:57:12 -0500


>From: [email protected]
>What was his answer?
>
>Steve W2ZR
I have a couple of RF-590's a couple of RF-550's and more than a couple of
R-390A's. They all are nice radios.

The RF-590 and 550 are more stable than the R-390. They all pretty much do
the same thing. That's not to surprising since the 590 was specifically
designed to replace the 390. On audio the 550 is probably the best of the
bunch, but a SP-600 beats any of them.

They each have their issues with repair and troubleshooting. Manuals alone
for the 590 will set you back as much as $250. Some of the chips and stuff
in the 590 are harder to find than the parts in a SP-600 or a 390A.

I don't know if any of that helps or not.

    Bob Camp
    KB8TQ




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