[R-390] R-390A available

[Bob Camp]

Hi

Sounds like a fine radio for a rebuild. The zero adjust / dial lock 
usually isn't a big deal to fix. Certainly the price is right. The 
meters generally come up at auction from time to time. Somebody could 
wind up with a fine working radio for less than $100.

There was an inquiry about a PTO earlier in the day. I'm not sure how 
close to Reno though.

	Take Care!

		Bob Camp
		KB8TQ



On Feb 27, 2005, at 5:23 PM, Jack Antonio wrote:

> 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
>
>
>
>
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