[R-390] Re: Choice of Components

[Kenneth Crips]

Over the years on this list most all topics concerning
the bits and pieces have been discussed. I have learned a great deal.
The re-do of a real nice HQ-129X is going smoothly and I hope to have
it finished in a week or so.  It is a real treat working on stuff
I don't have to wear grounded cuffs on my arms, and a grounding strap
around an ankle. Big powerful soldering guns and pencils, and WIRE!!!
The HQ is going to be the receiving half of a vintage 1950's station.
The transmitter will be a Viking II, which I will totally rebuild this
time, I have all the parts now. The repair of My R390 has sparked a
rebuilding binge.  What I find so interesting is the fact parts are
easier to find for the old stuff then many of the 70's and 80's
sand state equipment, I have a IC-551 who's CPU is shot, this chip
was only made for ICOM and they are unavailable, the unit is un repairable, 
at least with the old stuff there are work arounds for
most anything.


                           Ken


Kenneth A. Crips, Amateur Radio Station W7ITC,
Home of the Chew Crew.  Razz, Beezie, and Morgan.
Cheyenne, Wyoming's Irish Terriers with an attitude.



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