[R-390] Re: R-390/URR on Ebay

[dr7zyq]

Ditto on all points.

David, WA7ZYQ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Daren Q" <greybeard5150 at sbcglobal.net>
To: "R-390x reflector" <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 12:43 PM
Subject: [R-390] Re: R-390/URR on Ebay


> *snip*
> "Good Morning folks...
> In an effort to minimize any confusion and idle chatter of the
> negative nature concerning the merits of the radio I have listed
> or the perceived value of the radio listed, here are things you
> should know."
> 
> ============
> As a very long time "list lurker" I felt the need to weigh in on
> this thread. It saddens me that Mr. Acuff had to come to his own
> defense on this situation. Quite frankly I don't see where there
> is anything to criticize, or debate here. The subject R-390 in
> question is nothing short of a masterful piece of electronic
> art.
> 
> As one that doesn't possess the necessary "savvy" to wade
> through one these radios personally, I'm thoroughly impressed
> with Mr. Acuff's talent. Judging by the looks of this radio he
> obviously has an obsessive and/or compulsive streak somewhere
> within, and in this particular line of interest that can only
> be construed as being a huge bonus for whomever ends up
> being the lucky prospective buyer of this immaculate piece of
> radio gear.
> 
> I happen to possess an acute appreciation for many things of
> old.....radios, cars, furniture, motorcycles, tins and
> thermometers, tools, etc, etc, etc. Because of this I fully
> subscribe to the argument that has been presented, stating that
> just because it happens to be a radio it doesn't diminish the
> end value upon the completion of a complete "frame-off"
> restoration. When looking through a current electronics catalog,
> and seeing what is avavilable for the same price, I'd say that
> Mr. Acuff's R-390 is worth every penny of the price, even if a
> person had to pay the full price.
> 
> How many currently made pieces of electronic gear will still be
> around in 50 years, let alone still remain to be a viable,
> working instrument?
> 
> Thank you for all your efforts Mr. Acuff, and more power to you.
> The same goes to all the rest of you here on the list that keep
> these old beauties up and running, and make them available to
> those of us that are "electronically challenged". While this is
> in fact a hobby to the majority of you, your time, efforts, and
> expertise deserve to be rewarded as well as applauded. It's only
> fair.
> 
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