[R-390] Re: R-390A tag with A on it - field mod

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In a message dated 3/23/2003 1:12:33 PM Central Standard Time, 
theprof@texoma.net writes:

> My Dittmore-Freimuth Serial Number 62 has a stamped A on the tag obviously
> after it was made.  The contact numbers match on most of the modules.  
> 
> There was a paper tag on the front panel as follows:
> 
> NOMEN = R-390A/URR
> APL = 81039001
> Serial = 00000S0062
> NSG PIESIII 21 JUL 83
> 
> There was also a Dynamo Label 63182 002809
> 
> It had the Navy Mod for front panel AGC test point.  This is how it came
> from Fair Radio.  Best I could ever come up with was the A was added at the
> depot when this the mod was done.
> 
> 73 de Richard, W5SRB
> 
> P.S. I was looking at my maintenance log for the radio.  This one was
> cleaned and lubed by me in 1996 using Hoppes gun cleaner, gun oil, and gun
> grease. (This was before everyone became an expert.)  The KC knob can still
> be turned with my little finger.  I was called a heretic then and probably
> will be again:)
> 
> 
> 

The "A" indicates that a modification was done at the Depot (or in some 
cases) the Field Level.

Les Locklear


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