[R-390] Dayton Boatanchors

[DJED1 at aol.com]

Went to Dayton for the first time this year.  It took most of two days  just 
to walk the flea market outside.  I was looking for boatanchors, and  found 
quite a few.  I'd say I saw 6 R-390As, and found one vendor who  specialized in 
them.  He had a R-725, as well as lots of Collins 75A4s, and  a $4K SX88.  
Others of interest included HRO500 and TMC GPR-90. R-390As  were offered between 
$500 and $800, and most were complete with  meters.  My only regret is that 
the first one I saw (and passed up) was a  black-face in excellent condition.  I 
didn't know what the epay folks would  pay for such an item.  I don't know 
about shipping- I drove out from NY and  carried back my purchases.  Of course, 
that's back when gas was only $2.50  per gallon.
Ed WB2LHI