[R-390] R-390A available

[Jack Antonio]

Hi all

I have an R-390A project radio, for someone
who wants a rebuild project. The radio is
available in Reno, Nevada, and is pick up only,
I'm not going to ship it.

However, the price is FREE, with a catch.

The catch is, it is free for someone who is
actually going to rebuild and use it. Do not
take it as a parts radio, or to resell it or the parts
to others. Also, don't take it if it is going to sit
on your shelf as a "rountuit" project.

This radio is a prime candidate for a rebuild,
it basically works, but has a few problems.
The dial is off by 30 kc
The dial lock and zero adjust don't work, but are there.
It has substitute meters, the line level is mounted but
the carrier meter is separate.(The line meter does not indicate)
The original power cable entry has been changed to
a computer style socket.
Pots are noisy and scratchy.

Here is what it does have:
The tag says it is a 56 contract Motorola
I don't believe it is a "Blue Striper"
The "Utah" cover is one of Hank Arney's reproductions
It has both top and bottom covers(have a few dings but not bad)
It has a real working 3TF7(but no guarantees how long it will last)
It hears on all bands, but some better than others
The front panel is in good used condition.
All 4 mechanical filters work.
Calibrator works
I will throw in an extra PTO, that came out of one my blue stripers.

Why am I letting it go?

First, it came to me essentially free, so I'm just passing it on.
(It was part of a trade package that included a couple of other things
I really wanted)
Two, I thought seriously about doing a rebuild myself  but I just don't 
have the time for another R-390 rebuild project (my interests
really are in other directions-WWII aircraft radios)
Three, I don't really need three R-390A's
Four, it just seems to be in too good a shape to part out and
would be a shame to see it not being used.

Also, if I get multiple takers, I'll just pull a name
out the hat.

Any takers?

73

Jack Antonio WA7DIA
scr287 at sbcglobal.net