[R-390] finally got one

Tue, 4 Feb 2003 22:24:28 -0600

Congrats Kees,

        I would check with Chuck Rippel....He either can rebuild them or
will get you the information that will allow you to rebuild them in the
original cans.  Check www.r390a.com

Good luck...

Cecil Acuff
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Subject: [R-390] finally got one

> 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
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