[R-390] Electrolytics

Wed, 5 Feb 2003 05:14:49 -0800 (PST)

Kees,

I've mounted them below the AF chassis.  You may have to relocate one or two to
a different location, but once you have the leads insulated and tie-wrapped
down, they can be made really secure.

73 Tom
--- [email protected] 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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