[R-390] Anyone else have R-390 case besides me?

Todd Bigelow - PS [email protected]
Thu, 10 Oct 2002 09:14:29 -0400


Those were R-390A cases Rich, for the 'A' model. Mike was referring to the
original R-390 case. Although very similar, the R-390 and the later cost-reduced
version are different radios, hence the addition of the 'A' designation. Many
users tend to refer to them generically as the R-390, some even go so far as to
rename the R-390 as the "non-A", but if you check the tags and manuals, you'll
never see the term 'non-A' used. Only R-390 and R-390A.

I'd have to guess that the original R-390 cabinets aren't as plentiful as the
later 'A' models. I have seen a few(2-3) in recent years, but not many. As Mike
mentioned, unlike the cabinet for the 'A' model, the R-390 cabinets are covered
with louvers to help remove the excess heat. Can't imagine what would happen if
you stuck an R-390 into a cabinet designed for the 'A' and used it for any
length of time. Wonder how long before tubes started to crap out or transformers
heated up and shorted? (no, this isn't a request for a test!).

73 de Todd/'Boomer'  KA1KAQ

Bill Riches wrote:

> A bunch of cases were made for Desert Storm.  The ones that did not make it
> to the desert were snapped up by Mac McCullough in Texas and he resold them
> for around $300.00.  New with original packing - a piece of art - well worth
> it and makes the radio look very impressive - mine is in the living room and
> no static!!