[R-390] R-390

[jlap1939@yahoo.com]

Friends,

Thanks to a few for kind comments...As for cond.
(Speaking snow/ice, here), as I headed west, I didn't
see a lot 'till Utah/Idaho... Was in south a lot and
most in Highland, CA. area, then north thru Utah and 
Idaho, where I allowed myself to be snowed in for a 
few days, in a few neat places, 'cause I have little
winter driving ex.   They keep most major roads open
these days anyway, it appears..

Yes, I have pulled my 390 out of rack to try to run
down the prob.. Not as concerned as I do enjoy the
600,
and am a bit interested in re-confirming my favorable
memories of the 515 sandbx..The only "modern"
receivers I have had in the past: an r-70, the 303 and
313, (by Heath), a 515, and my cheapo shack unit(394)
I use as a freq. standard for the two big radios...

I found the 515 to be great, and so have several I
have known..(A few of you may remember Cathy who was
once on the list..she had a 515, and I believe it was
her only ex. with receivers until she met my great
nephew, 'tho her father was a ham...If any are
interested, she finishes a Masters in Lib sci/Eng.
this year..She married my great neph..(Frank), and
I never see them anymore..don't know how much radio
they do now..)

The 390 is dead above about 20, but also has a new
audio prob, so I will take my time..Most things in it
are new or re-built, so it shouldn't be much of a
prob..It just took me some time, 'cause I needed help,
as it was in the top of my rack, and I just put it
off.
My son helped me move it down a few days ago.

This is already too long...Sorry....

By the way...Paid $190 for 515..a real deal it that 
price, I think..?? Seems O.K., 'tho a few "skint"
places, (as my old mom would have said...) Someone
let me know..

Best Regards,

John



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