[R-390] I was unaware they made this cover(pics)!

[Barry]

... and your covers stick to aluminum??

Barry - N4BUQ

----- Original Message -----
From: "Barry Hauser" <barry at hausernet.com>
To: <RLucch2098 at aol.com>; <R-390 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2005 11:23 AM
Subject: Re: [R-390] I was unaware they made this cover(pics)!


> Hi Rich & Crew:
>
> They're not all that common, but not all that rare either.  From time to
> time, Fair Radio puts individual flip-down covers on the e thing.
>
> I have one sample, not installed.  No markings as to manufacturer.  Not
all
> that high-tech -- just a piece of sheet metal, stiff wire, a spring for
> friction to hold it in position and a piece of felt.
>
> The urban (or rural) legend says these were used by 3-letter orgs. like
NSA,
> CIA, to keep monitored frequencies away from the prying eyes of
passers-by.
> However, someone posted a link recently to a photo on a website that
showed
> an R-390A with one of these covers in a mil radio shelter.
>
> They would also be particularly handy if monitoring the ball game.
>
> For anyone who may be interested, I am making available a small number of
a
> newer version for only $25 each.  No need to remove any screws -- these
are
> magnetic, business card sized.  Pay no attention to the "Ajax Plumbing &
> Heating", "<town name> Fire Dept.", or "So and So Realtors",  etc. printed
> on them.  Just a countermeasures diversionary feature.  You might already
> have some -- keep an eye out next time you go to the fridge. ;-)
>
> Barry
>
>
> > Hi All;
> > I never seen one of these but then again I only have a few R-390A's.
> > Someone told me that these were used to "Hide" the receive frequency in
a
> > Military receiving station where they had many receivers.
> > Does anyone know who made these?
> > Where they put on or made by the Military?
> > This one is on a Collins R-390A
> > Pic:
> > http://www.myradioroom.com/r390adialcover1.jpg
> > http://www.myradioroom.com/r390adialcover2.jpg
> > Tnx & 73..
> > Rich WA2RQY
>
>
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