[R-390] Identifying Collins 390a

[Bob Camp]

Hi

Both the early Collins and Motorola front panels were silk screened and 
not engraved.

Like any statement concerning the 390 radios that should always be 
prefaced with "as far as I know ..."

Sounds like your front panel is from a later build.

	Take Care

		Bob Camp
		KB8TQ


On Apr 7, 2005, at 4:14 PM, JMILLER1706 at cfl.rr.com wrote:

> Was watching the 390a videos yesterday and it was suggested that you 
> could identify a true Collins 390a from the real panel (Collin has 
> only one fuse), or from the front panel (the number "6" on all the 
> control lettering is a slightly different font, and silkscreened 
> letters), and by the COL serial number stamped on the modules.
>
> I have what is supposed to be a Collins, but the front panel is 
> engraved (letters punched in) and the funny looking 6 doesn't exist.  
> I sent the panel out for repainting couple years ago, it was yellowed 
> with cigarette stains, etc.  Is it really true that Collins front 
> panels are silk screened and all have this funny looking "6"?
>
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