[R-390] R-274/FRR

[DAVEINBHAM@aol.com]

In a message dated 9/13/02 9:03:00 AM Central Daylight Time, 
chg111@hotmail.com writes:

<< Gents- I have an opportunity to procure a Hallicrafters R-274/FRR, the 
&quot;sort-of&quot; Halli version of an SP-600. I wonder if any of you have 
experiences w/this set- good or bad, & about what they are worth. Fellow sez 
its in good shape,& has better audio than a 390 or 390A. Does it have any 
unobtainium tubes, like the 3TF7s or anything like that? I would appreciate 
any & all comments, suggestions, etc. -Sandy G.>>>>>
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Sandy,
The R-274/FRR uses tubes that are much easier to obtain than does the 
R-390(A). 
I have never seen the rectifier tube in an R-274 burn out unlike the 
hard-to-find rectifiers in our R-390(A)'s. 
Incidently, 3TF7's are difficult, but not impossible, to find. I found one 
this week. 

Regards,
Dave