[R-390] FS: R-390 Small leftover parts.

[Dan Merz]

Hi,  It was worthwhile for me to make this installation.  It is not a
trivial job mainly because of the connection cables and the tight quarters
for changing the filament circuit of the R-390 i.f. chassis.  I also have a
modified R-390a audio chassis in my set ala the ER article on putting a 6360
tube in as the final audio.  It produces pretty good audio compared to other
boatanchors I have,  maybe not as good as a Hallicrafter's S-28a but it's
certainly up to listening to broadcast a.m. music and such.  I think the
R-390 chassis helps but the audio mod helped more.  I'll probably never
revert to the original configuration.   Someday when I get rid of this set
along with the two "original", unmodified chasses, the new owner can restore
the 390a to its original condition without using a soldering iron and the
modified chasses can be reclaimed for whatever purpose he desires.  Until
that day, I will enjoy this radio immensely.  It also works quite well on
ssb (except the AGC needs help from my hand on the rf gain control-about
like the original i.f. chassis in that regard).  Yes, it was worth the
effort but not an easy one to accomplish considering you first have to find
an unattached R-390 i.f. chassis.  No need to go to this measure if you have
a complete R-390,  imho,  Dan.    

-----Original Message-----
From: r-390-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:r-390-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of Dan Arney
Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2005 12:36 PM
To: Barry
Cc: RLucch2098 at aol.com; R-390 HF Receiver List
Subject: Re: [R-390] FS: R-390 Small leftover parts.

Would someone in the know the PROS and CONS on installing a R-390 IF 
deck in a R-390A. Is it worth the time and effort. etc. etc. etc.
TIA
Hank
KN6DI

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