[R-390] Ah, now I see!

[Bob Camp]

Hi

Finding the first "non A" is the EASY part. In my experience that takes 
a lot less time than finding the second radio. Obviously it's 
impossible to start a restoration project with only one radio :)

I have had my not an A sitting in the shed for nearly five years now 
looking for that second radio ....

If you have a couple of R390A's for parts I *think* the fuse holders 
are interchangeable and a couple of the knobs. That's about it though.

	Enjoy!

		Bob Camp
		KB8TQ

On Feb 5, 2005, at 11:21 PM, Joe Foley wrote:

> After 12 years of owning a R-390A I have FINALLY been
> given a R-390/URR!!  Another will follow when it gets
> dug out of the shed.  Happy day, happy day, happy day!
>
> Its a Collins from the '51 contract, serial #1531,
> with no meters.  It seems to have very little use as
> all the controls are tight and there is no moon around
> the MG knob.  It has a Cosmos PTO and the IF deck was
> MFP'd in  '54 which doesn't match the rest of it.  I
> haven't found a power cord yet, have to go back and
> ask for it I guess.
>
> The front panel cleaned up nicely, and the
> transmission responded well to oiling, very smooth KC
> change, MG is tight and snaps into the detent firmly.
>
> But looking at the insides I see only a few
> similarities between this and the "A" model.  What a
> difference!
>
> Poking, oiling, and cleaning,
>
> Joe
>
>
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