[R-390] finally got one

[windy10605@juno.com]

I've had quite a bit of ham and military radio gear over the years 
but never a R-390. It was impressive to "hear one in action" 
some years ago ......and to see that gear/cam tuning setup. 

Finally located a reasonably priced one in what looks to be in 
excellent, untouched condition (but it doesn't work ...no surprise
there). It's a R-390A made by EAC. lubrication has been done
per the manual, but there are still some sticking slug racks which
I disassembled and all but one work smoothly now. Tubes are 
OK, fuses are there, one disconnected ?? connector found, and next
we look at supply levels. There is only the slightest hint of audio
through the 600 ohm headset, S-meter goes about 1/3 upscale and 
stays there.

Does anyone have the plug in electrolytics ? I was able to reform
one but the other is defective and will have to have the innards
replaced or find another one.

73  Kees K5BCQ