[R-390] Microswitch replacement

Dave Merrill [email protected]
Fri, 16 Apr 2004 14:59:50 -0500


Are you sure they are "new OLD stock" or do they look more recently made?
Same manufacturer as the original?  It sure would be nice to find a current
stock replacement.

>I began having problems with the microswitch in my R-390A failing to turn off 
>the radio.   After disassembling and playing with the switch twice, I called 
>Fair Radio to see if I could get a replacement.   The answer was yes, but at 
>$10 each.   I ordered two since I assumed they were clipped from rigs that 
>couldn't be salvaged.   I was pleasantly surprised to receive two NOS
switches 
>which has never been soldered.   So now I've got a spare to leave to the next 
>generation.