[R-390] 390() vs 390(A)

[Sandy Geiger]

   Well,  for one thing, I don't have the-what izzit- PP-629 power supply
   to  make  the beastie run. ONLY one I ever saw went for something over
   $300  on You-Know-Where last fall. And yes, I guess you could make one
   up,  but  I have neither the skills or knowledge-or INCLINATION- to do
   so.  The  radio is an EXCELLENT specimen, I don't particularly want to
   take  a  chance on it's getting trashed. They only made, what, 1300 or
   so  of  them things, & sometime after I've long since taken my Eternal
   Dirt  Nap,some  radio nut who hasn't even been born yet will hopefully
   be  enjoying  this marvel of 1950s mechanical & thermionic technology.
   Much as we enjoy Stradivaiuses today. Sure, I'd like to see an R-391's
   Autotune run, just not necessarily MY R-391's Autotune.-Sandy G.
   C.H.(Sandy)Geiger III
   >From: polaraligned <polaraligned at optonline.net>
   >CC: r-390 at mailman.qth.net
   >Subject: Re: [R-390] 390() vs 390(A)
   >Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 17:56:49 -0500
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   >   Rick  kinda suggested it would be in my-& the radio's- best
   > >    interests  if  I  left  it  alone.  Too  many  tales  of R-391s
   eating
   >  >    themselves  have  convinced  me  this  is  the  right thing to
   do.-Sandy G.
   > >    C.H.(Sandy)Geiger III
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   >If the radio is restored and properly assembled, why not fire it up?
   >What is there that could go wrong on a properly restored Autotune?
   >Is this just lack of confidence in one's work?
   >Is there not risk to firing up any old radio after restoration?
   >Do I ask too many questions?
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   >Scott
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