[R-390] 3TF7

Leo Jormanainen [email protected]
Thu, 14 Feb 2002 16:04:16 -0800


Hi,

Ouch, I just checked their 3TF7 price, $96.65, list price $101.73.

Leo
QCI



>If Amperite is still making the 3TF7 tube, then the Government must still 
>be using R390A radios......  I wonder if the CIA repair shop (don't even 
>ask how I know) is still refurbing them.  There could still be thousands 
>out there.  One thing about the U.S. Government is that they know a good 
>thing when they have it.  Shades of the B-52 which is still going 
>strong.  And yes, it is my understanding that the line in WA. is still 
>maintained if there should ever be a need for more......
>
>Did you know that there are radio stations in NYC that are still using the 
>Collins transmitters they bought in 1945?  Amazing, this good stuff just 
>never dies.....
>
>Cory/N2AQS