[R-390] Half moon guard?

[blw]

Roy,

Yep, my PH-56 has a nice, shiny half moon too. I feel the same about it. My
MC Change knob has a peace sign scratched into the thick paint. I didn't
notice that for a long time, but I would never think repainting it either.
This radio has the ASA sticker on the back. What a history this radio must
have. 


Barry


> Gord,
> 
> I am not certain, but I think that aa half moon guard is a mythical
> accessory.  It attaches to the front panel by any good means (one such
> means being four dabs of ukumpucky) to prevent the noble "Half Moon
> Syndrome" from occurring.  This syndrome was most often found among radios
> used by spook operators. They would tune from frequency to frequency, three
> shifts a day, 7 days a week, for years on end.  The paint near the tuning
> knob would wear through in a half moon shape.
> 
> I can't locate a picture of such a radio but one of my radios shows the
> effect quiet dramaticaly.  I think it is the Collins  R-390A S/N  17  from
> contract 375-P-54.  I am NOT about to repaint that panel.  To me it's a
> badge of long continuous service, a mark nobly won and proudly displayed.
> 
> Roy