[R-390] finally got one

[Dan Merz]

Kees,  or you can do what I did following the lead of others - buy some
new caps  and mount them topside in a gutted relay enclosure with
plastic shroud and octal base.   This made me happy and is easily
reversible if the next guy wants  the set to look "more original",  Dan

windy10605@juno.com wrote:

> 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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