[R-390] Dayton Boatanchors

[roy.morgan at nist.gov]

Quoting DW Holtman <future212 at comcast.net>:

> I have always wanted to go to Dayton to see what boatanchors I might find.

Wayne,

I went for the first time last year. It's a unique event and experience.

> ... someone is usually selling R-390 and R-390A receivers?

Although I did not make a complete and thorough tour of the sellers areas, I do
not remember many if any R-390 radios for sale.  There may well have been one
or more but I was not looking for one, so don't remember seeing any.

> Is there anyone at the Dayton Hamfest that specilized in packaging and
> shipping radios?

Not that I know of. There was a team of people of Pacific Rim origin who were
furiously taking radios APART. We assumed that the parts were going overseas,
either before they got sold or after.  It seems unlikely that they would help
you get your new R-390A back to *your* house.

I suggest you make a deal in advance for a radio with someone who is also going
to Dayton.  Also, you might be able to arrive with a GOOD shipping box or
boxes.

Better yet, buy your radio from someone on the list, have it shipped to you now,
enjoy it from soon until then, and go to Dayton unencumbered.

Roy
 
Roy Morgan
7130 Panorama Dr.
Derwood MD 20855