[R-390] Fair Radio R-390A Question?

[Ronald Davis]

Hello
First,thanks to all who helped with my first post to the list. I have
already learned alot from the great folks on this list. My question now is,
that I do not have enough money to buy the Rebuild R-390A that I want so my
next choice is to buy one from Fair Radio or a group members Fair Radio
R-390A and try to do all the work myself. Since I am a true beginner, I
would like the groups advice on doing this? Is it possible for me to buy the
video and by using it and the field manuals restore the rig myself? I would
like to have a nice summer project that I could enjoy and this seems like a
good project, also I think I would learn alot in the end. One problem I have
here is that besides being a complete beginner, im a poor man also hi, so
the do it myself thing is probably what I will have to do. I have a great
desire to learn this rig and to make a great receiver better by doing a
complete rebuild, I am just wondering if this is too complex of a rig to
start with. Should I hold out for a rig that I can see before I buy or take
a chance? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Ronnie
KE4VPN