[R-390] First R-390A is playing.

[Philip B Atchley]

Hello all.
Tonight I finished the re-cap of the first (my) R-390A.  While I was
doing this I incorporated the Lankford AGC/BFO mods for SSB.  Right now I
have the radio playing Radio Japan on 17825kHz.  I won't start the
alignment, select-in-test tubes until tomorrow.  One thing I've noticed
about it.  While it seems to be hearing quite well, it appears that it
may be low in gain as I don't get a great deal of S meter swing except on
the local BCB station.  I suspect probably a tube in the IF strip at this
time.  Of course it may just need a good thorough alignment after all the
work. I'll know more tomorrow when I dig into it further.  

Note 1:  Either the Electrolytics are getting smaller or I'm getting more
experienced as they fit very neatly in two rows under the chassis.  The
two 47uF side by side and the three 30uF side by side.

73 de Phil  KO6BB
Loving home provided for wayward Boatanchor Receivers
ko6bb@juno.com
Merced, Central California
37.18N  120.29W  CM97sh

________________________________________________________________
GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO!
Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less!
Join Juno today!  For your FREE software, visit:
http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/.