[R-390] Solid State Mods

Thu, 24 Oct 2002 12:15:22 -0700

Note carefully that he doesn't say he'll send it back :-)

73,
dw

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bob Tetrault [mailto:[email protected]]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 9:43 PM
> To: [email protected]; [email protected]
> Subject: RE: [R-390] Solid State Mods
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> I'll fix it for you Phil! Send it as-is and I'll make it as=20
> good or better
> (probably much better) than the original modifier! Documented, with
> performance specs...
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> Bob
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected]=20
> [mailto:[email protected]]On
> Behalf Of Don Reaves W5OR
> Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 8:45 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [R-390] Solid State Mods
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> Ahem!  Contrary to expressed opinions (not just you, Phil) there is NO
> prohibition on this list regarding modifications to the=20
> R-390.  Some folks
> don't LIKE the mods, and express their opinions, but if its=20
> on topic and
> isn't just to stir pots, then its quite reasonable fodder for=20
> thought and
> discussion.  I think the general consensus is that a full=20
> solid state mod of
> all the tube circuits in the R-390 would be a major=20
> undertaking with no
> guarantee of results.
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> I have an R-388 that was almost fully solid stated, and it=20
> quit working
> before I had a chance to analyze how well (or badly) it=20
> performed next to an
> original one.   I have no documentation on the mods, and=20
> there are lots of
> 'loose ends' in the receiver.  With too much ripped out to=20
> ever put it back
> together (the R-388 is not modular like the R-390 series), a kluged on
> Collins mechanical filter adaptor that sticks up over the top=20
> panel, and
> several homebrew printed circuit boards it is quite a sight.  It is
> certainly an example of how a project can go awry.
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> >
> > And do you 'really' think that I'd have the nerve to post such a
> > desecration to this reflector ??
> > 73 de Phil  KO6BB
> >
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