[R-390] cabinet/chassis

[Dan Merz]

Hi,  I think these two messages were lost as I tried to get back on the
list.
Hi,  think I got back on after some good advice about how to
resubscribe.  We were gone for some time off and on in Nov/Dec so
decided to stop the 390 mail for that period.  I finished the
modification of the modern Bud cabinet for my R-390a by whacking off
about 4 1/2 inches (from the cabinet/not the R-390a),  still leaving a
good 1 1/2 inches in the back beyond the deepest part of the back.  What
a job,  since at the last minute I
decided not to chase down a local metal fab shop to shear the alum. side
panels.  I used a sawzall, some clamped-on wood pieces to stiffen while
cutting and then a file which took some time but worked out - then
modified the side braces with the attached handles to remain centered
thru the side walls.  Despite the bending required at the four ends of
these handle supports,  they fit just right - am I lucky or what. I did
take the trouble to make a piece of wood that was just the right length
to use as a pattern for length. This cabinet looks very good on the set
and I've got it on the Gorilla rack and playing and off my workbench so
I can play with other radios now as well.  My first experiment was
running the RAL-8 which is right next to it to compare reception - I
could find the stations easier on the R-390a but was able to receive
anything I heard on the R-390a on the RAL-8 once I knew it was there. 
One has to me pretty familiar with the regeneration control on the RAL-8
to get the most out of it - though it's a dream compared to most regen's
I've tried.  I won't talk about crowded signals at this point.  I was
listening today to some AM on 10 meters and the 6360 amp that I put in
the R-390a makes for good audio.  Dan

Hi,  has anyone estimated or otherwise come up with the number of
sub-chassis units of various types that were manufactured for 390a's? 
I've seen the lists for the various makers/numbers of R390a's but don't
recall seeing such numbers for extra subchassis units for repairs,
spares etc.  Dan