[R-390] Half moon guard?

Tue, 25 Mar 2003 23:44:29 -0500

Bruce,

Thanks for info...went directly to site and found msg saying no info
avialable...looks like site is down or not out there?  Are u able to
connect to it?

Sure sounds like some info I need to check out....

Are u machining stuff...?

Great experience and what a fantastic tool to fabricate parts...looking
forward to lathe purchase...jury still out on what to buy...so very
interested in ref u provided...

Tnx es 73,

Gene

[email protected] wrote:

> Gene,
>         This web site,    http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net    has some
> very good information on purchasing new and used lathes .    I suggest
> that you scan the archives.     The South Bend 9" Model A seems to be
> very versatile and well made piece of equipment.   Great for making R
> 390-   parts. (there, I got the link in)
>
> Bruce
>
>
> On Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:23:24 -0500 Gene Beckwith <[email protected]>
> writes:
> > Gents,
> >
> > Have just re-uped to the R390X reflector and so don't know what's
> > been happening
> > over the last many months...but...did see this note re the classic
> > "eyebrow" or
> > Half Moon....
> >
> > And I too have some classic half mooners...but here is a bit of
> > variation on a
> > theme..I have them both ways in my stable of R390X's and have
> > refinished panels
> > too...to the extent visitors can't tell if they are new out of the
> > box . . .which
> > leads to the next item...
> >
> > For info...I've just completed a course in Metal Lathe (Engine
> > Lathe) at local Vo
> > Ed facility...and plan on purchase soon..but...the very long story
> > boiled down to
> > a nut...is that I've machined a customized dial skirt for the R390A
> > - Motorola -
> > currently sitting on 40 meter AM freq....the skirt was machined to a
> > diameter
> > that just clears the lettering above the dial...and has a secondary
> > 'skirt' that
> > goes between the larger diameter skirt and the knob...the skirt is
> > painted semi
> > gloss black...with the intermediate diameter skirt gray...The color
> > contrast is
> > great and looks like Art C himself might have approved it ...
> >
> > This prototype was a perfect project for me to play with and was the
> > project I
> > took on for the class...it's machined from mild steel and is "hefty"
> > to match the
> > mil style of the R390X breed...the grip is fantastic and adds a
> > certain beefiness
> > to an already premier piece of equipment...
> >
> > Don't have a digital camera...but if I can borrow one
> > sometime...will post some
> > place for those interested...
> >
> > If lathe purchase should develop in the weeks ahead...will add
> > details on "how
> > to" for those interested...
> >
> > Best regards to all and glad to be reading current comments about
> > one of our
> > Favorite Pieces of electronic equipment.
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Gene
> >
> > W8KXR
> >
> > [email protected] wrote:
> >
> > > In a message dated 3/25/2003 7:31:35 PM Central Standard Time,
> > > [email protected] writes:
> > >
> > > > 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
> > > >
> > >
> > >  I know a retired sgt. major who was in the asa, Ed Norton, he has
> > a bunch of
> > > the R-390 series receivers. He lives somewhere near you
> > Barry.........:-)
> > >
> > > Les
> > >
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