[R-390] Julien Creek receivers...

[G4GJL]

I imported 10 of these, and between 4 of us hams in on the deal over here,
we have 8 or so of them on the air now.

I personally revived 4 of them.

I agree with the comments on quality of materials being the main reason they
are still worth fixing. I did all the prescribed capacitor changes, 2k2
resistor changes and resistor checks but there again I would have done those
mods on any rig.

The main problem was the paint stripes, dust / sand and the dried grease and
crud on the gear box.

 Fortunately on the sets I had there was enough grease and oil around on the
upper chassis that it acted as a protective layer to the metal, though of
course it was also layered with sand.

Does any one know if there is a lot of black sand or cinder near St
Juliens.? Well most of it ended up in my sets!!
  I removed the dried grease and sand with 2 pints of Kerosene washed over
the metal parts per radio, followed with hours with light oil on Qtips.
A labour of love really.

The Last set I revived has a better performance than any 390A I have heard-
Mine or those heard at Neil Cline G8LIU (UK R390 Guru) shack.

.
In summary, I think the $100 plus shipping ($150 per set) was well worth it
for us UK guys, but yer pays yer money and yer takes yer choice as they say!

73
Pete
G4GJL





----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Temple" <jetemp@insightbb.com>
To: <R-390@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2003 8:20 AM
Subject: Re: [R-390] Julien Creek receivers...


> I have restored two of the in the last couple of years.  The problem I
find
> that is the most bothersom is the internal grounding points throughout the
> modules.  There are quite a few of grounding points that are not
associated
> with the tube socket mounts.  The dissimilar materials that make most of
the
> grounding points will have a slight corrosion associated with them after
> sitting so long in the weather.  Other than that the parts mostly are in
> fine shape.  I would follow the capacitor replacement guidelines that are
> outlined at Chuck's site and the restoration should go fine.  Hope this
> helps.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Jim
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kenneth G. Gordon" <keng@moscow.com>
> To: <brumac@juno.com>; <R-390@mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2003 2:15 AM
> Subject: Re: [R-390] Julien Creek receivers...
>
>
> > > Ken,
> > >         Yes, it's true!   If you have any then please send them to me
> > > immediatly for proper disposal.   Shipping prepaid, of course.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Bruce MacLellan (grin)
> >
> > Oh, I would be MOST happy to do that, Bruce! Sure! ;-)
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Ken
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