[R-390] Capehart or Collins: which is better?

[Tom M.]

With few exceptions, all R-390A's were built to the same Army specification. 
When they were new, you may have been able to tell a difference.

At this stage of the game, the "best" radio, performance wise, would likely be
determined by the skill of the restorer.

You may just prefer Collins, which is OK too.  But it won't necessrily work
better.

Experience has shown that a '67 EAC is a good platform from which a great radio
can be had, but the older radios can also be made good as well.

I have the oldest 390A I've ever seen, s.n. 7 from the first contract, and it
works great because I've spent a lot of time on it.  

Bottom line, a careful restoration on a good sound hull will net you a good
receiver, regardless of make IMHO.  

Your mileage may vary . . .  

73 Tom N5OFF
--- kwylow zinjanthropus <catman351@yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> All:
> 
> Just wanted to know which unit is better?  A Collins built R-390A or a
> Capehart built R-390A? I'd like to know in terms of sensitivity, quality,
> etc. I'm contemplating ridding myself of a Capehart R-390A (in pretty good
> condition) for a slighly used R-390A built by Collins. 
> 
> I suspect that I'll have higher sensitivity, more quality components, and an
> overall better receiver if I make the switch. What do you think? 73's de Cal,
> N6KYR. 
> 
> 
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