[R-390] Re: Looking around for r390-a

[Drew Papanek]

Scott:

I got my first R-390a ('67 EAC) from Fair Radio 20 years ago and my 
experience was a good one.  The "used-reparable" unit worked fine on all 
bands. After a short time of use I developed "R-390a wrist" and so tore 
down, cleaned, and lubricated the RF geartrain.

My experiences with Fair in the last few years have been good also.

I just obtained a '61 Teledyne at the right price very locally.  I found it 
at the town dump (obviously free).  It's all there, cosmetically fair.  It 
had been used for years as a mouse condo/toilet  and I am in process of 
cleaning and restoring (with due respect for Hanta Claus).

Drew





>Scott Bauer wrote:
>
> >   Hello,
> >
> >   My name is Scott Bauer, W3CV from Odenton, MD. I have been dreaming
> > of an R390-A for years and decided it was time to ask a question or 2. I 
>am
> > sure these have been asked thousands of times here but I just got on the 
>list.
> > I have seen ads from Fair Radio and was wondering if anyone can tell me
> > of their experience with Fair Radio. I am also hoping to find out if 
>there is a
> > better 390-A to look for. Like one made by Amelco verses Motorola of 
>maybe
> > one made after a certain date. Or are all of them as good as another?
> >   I will be looking for one within a month or so and any help will be 
>greatly
> > appreciated.
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