[R-390] Proud owner

[Barry Hauser]

Forrest wrote:
>  I'm now the proud owner of  an R-390A/URR.

Many happy returns of the day, but you need to provide more info -- what
mfr. & contract?  Do the modules match (mostly)?  26Z5W's or diodes?  Diode
load jack?  Ballast tube or modded?  Got its Utah cover?  Gotta give us
somethin' to chaw on.

> Bought it today from Don Reaves in Little Rock. It works but I am going to
check a few things on it before
> using it.

Is that our Don Reaves?  You're gonna check a few things 'cause it's
customary do so, right?

> Found out that my workbench is too weak and too small. The R-390A takes up
most of the room on it and causes it to wobble somewhat.

You sure that's a workbench?  You wouldn't be usin' the dinette set would
ya'?

I've got regular workbenches, but prefer the height of the conference room
table.  Unfortunately, '390's are Formica friendly NOT.  Have to remember to
put down some cardboard first. ;-)

You're gonna need some 4 X 4's (in addition to the one in the driveway), or
maybe some cinder blocks.

If you're really tough, you can balance the radio on your knees, but might
develop some funny lookin' lines on your legs, so no more Bermuda shorts.

Good luck -- we'll be expecting a full report.

Barry