[R-390] REF: Solid State R-390

[Heinz und Hannelore Breuer]

No that ain't correct.
I contacted the seller and he wrote me that he ended the auction early
after only a few hours because he enjoyed playing with and listening to
the radio after he got it out of storage. He had it stored away for
several years and decided to keep it (at least for a while). It might be
offered for sale again later.

73
Heinz DH2FA, KM5VT




Todd Bigelow - PS wrote:
> 
> Jim Laning wrote:
> 
> > Now that the auction has ended, it's interesting to note that the free
> > market forces have spoken.......
> 
> Goes to show what can happen to a nice old radio when someone decides to make
> it 'their' project. He didn't even have his notes and schematics with it.
> Reminds me of dissecting frogs in biology class. Cut 'em open, take out the
> parts, toss 'em away. No wonder there are fewer frogs today!
> 
> > Not a single bid was received!!!!!!! (even with a starting bid of $25)
> 
> I think the ad was pretty accurate where it said 'could be used for parts', to
> restore it correctly would involve another complete unit. It looked like every
> module had been drilled for the conversion - not to mention a lot of $$ in
> tubes missing! Probably would be better off buying another rig for more since
> shipping this one might cost more than the sum of the good parts.
> 
> > Ain't capitalism grand?   ;)
> 
> Love it. (o:
> 
> de Todd/'Boomer'  KA1KAQ
> 
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