[R-390] R-390A tuning question.

[Tom M.]

It means you are tuning "uphill" on one or more of the RF deck cams when it is
hard, and downhill when it is easy.  The springs on the cams resist the uphill
travel.

This is normal.

73 Tom N5OFF
--- Philip B Atchley <ko6bb@juno.com> wrote:
> Hello all.  
> After using the R-390A for a couple weeks to "chase beacons" I have
> noticed a tuning peculiarity that I'm wondering is 'normal' for the set. 
> 
> 
> First, let me explain what I'm doing.  I'm chasing beacons in the
> 200-525kHz longwave range.  I use extremely narrow filters with both the
> .1KC Xtal filter and Sharp audio selected, BFO offset about 800 Hz. 
> Naturally this requires extremely slow and patient tuning to prevent
> overrunning a weak beacon.
> 
> The KC tuning on my receiver is very 'free', probably the best R-390A
> I've had in that regard.  BUT, I've noticed that when tuning "up" in
> frequency the tuning is easier than when I tune "down".  Almost like
> tuning up in frequency is "power assisted".  Common sense would tell me
> that, if anything,  it should be the other way around as the slug racks
> for the most part are going down as you tune down in frequency.
> 
> Has anyone else ever noticed this anomaly?  Cause?  Cure?
> 
> 73 de Phil  KO6BB
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