[R-390] Non A Front Panel

scott scott" <[email protected]
Mon, 7 Oct 2002 17:53:21 -0400


You in the NJ area?  I can weld it for you.  If not, find a shop
that has TIG welding capability.  They can fill the hole right in
with new material.  You need a competent welder though,  
the panel will warp easily if an idiot trys to weld it.


Scott


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "KC8OPP Roger S." <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 07, 2002 4:32 PM
Subject: [R-390] Non A Front Panel


> Fellow R-390 drivers,
> 
> I picked up another R-390 last month at a local ham
> fest, was listed as a parts unit.  The owner indicated
> that it had a bad RF deck.  Well all the parts were
> there, including the meters and ID tag, plus all the
> tubes.  
> 
> As luck would have it, the bad RF deck was a burnt
> resistor and a mis-aligned band switch.  There are
> other minor problems but now the radio plays and will
> be on the bench this winter for a complete going
> through.
> 
> The big problem is the extra hole in the front panel. 
> It would seem that a previous owner installed an
> on/off switch for something.  The switch is gone but
> the hole remains.  
> 
> Anyone out there have an extra Non-A front panel they
> would consider parting with?  Does not need to be
> refinished, I can do that.  But would like it to be
> engraved and straight without any extra holes.
> 
> Any suggestions for plan "B"?  I have thought about
> having a machine shop mill the hole round and press a
> plug in.  Not really interested in filling the hole
> with putty or things related.
> 
> Thanks for your time and let me know what you may
> have, even a real "parts" rig.
> 
> 73's
> 
> Roger
> KC8OPP
> 
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