[R-390] A help for any beginner

[Drew Papanek]

Ronnie Davis wrote:

"I am getting ready to start restoring one of my R-390A's and have some
   questions."

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You have a big advantage in that you have more than one unit.  If none are 
presently functional, you can swap modules/ tubes to isolate faults to 
subassembly level and get a receiver working.  With a working receiver, you 
can then restore another unit one module at a time and use working receiver 
to test modules (thereby catching any mistakes) as you go.

"... plus tearing down everything possible for cleaning."

Having that assembled RF deck to use as an example while reassembling 
another is of great help.  Y2K manual and other resources on r-390a.net are 
quite good also.

"I plan to paint the front panel last, and I want to make a nice wood 
cabinet for it also."

Maybe Mr. Arney could strip/powdercoat/fill your panel while he is doing 
those steps as part of his CNC engraving process for other panels.  A fan 
with air filter would be a worthwhile addition to wood cabinet.

Drew

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