[R-390] R-390A available

[Dennis L. Wade]

Well..that was me....and Reno isn't THAT far,

But..I don't want to take away from another's rebuild project.  That's a 
fine opportunity for someone to take.  I'd take it in a heartbeat...but 
it would have to wait in line.  I'd rather someone who is looking for 
their first radio take it before I would.

            Dennis

Bob Camp wrote:
> 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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