[R-390] R-390A available

[Barry]

Same here (although Reno is a LONG way from Alabama).  Being up to my ears
in gears on the current project, it'd have to do some shelf time here as
well.  I hope it finds a good home.

BTW, I couldn't resist taking the planetary gears for a visit to Mr. Buffing
Wheel and Mrs. Jeweler's Rouge.  Wow.  They really shine.  I know -- they
won't work any better all shiny and stuff, but it was fun to see them
looking so nice.  I had to be careful as the brass (bronze?) is fairly soft
and it wouldn't take a whole lot of buffing on the teeth to alter their
geometry.  As it is, they have a nicely buffed edge-break on the outer
edges.

Barry(III) - N4BUQ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dennis L. Wade" <dwade at pacbell.net>
To: "Bob Camp" <ham at cq.nu>
Cc: "R-390 HF Receiver List" <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2005 5:24 PM
Subject: Re: [R-390] R-390A available


> 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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