[R-390] Another satisified Ebayer?

[odyslim at comcast.net]

 Bob, 

 I have one and I like it very much. Here is my list of impressions.

 1: Very nice audio
 2: Professionally fabricated of high quality components
 3: Perfect paint with no blemishes
 4: Professionally silk screened front panel
 5: The cardboard speaker cabinet was just an added bonus
 6: Milspec transformers

 Personal comments about this whole issue.

1: If R.M. was selling real NOS LS 206 speakers for $300.00 shipped, he 
would have sold out long ago.
2: A new 206 on eBay would probably sell for over $500.00
3: The 206 does not have rack handles. That would have set off a
 red flag immediately. 
4: I have a LS/139 G with no rear speaker cabinet. It sounds 
tinny when listening to music. I eventually mounted it in a CY 979A
and filled it with fiberglass insulation to improve the audio.

 5: There are very few people that would go through the time it
takes to build the RM replica. Each hole, even for the speaker grill
has been individually drilled. It is not a stamped out plate. I spoke
with Rick about the " replica " speaker years ago when I purchased
mine. He does put a lot of time and effort into that speaker. Is it a real
authentic LS/206? No. But anybody should have noticed the difference
by looking at it. I think the RM speaker looks very nice amongst
my collection of R-390XX radios. I also believe that Rick Mish/ Miltronix
had a pretty bright idea to supply a nice speaker that would normally
be almost impossible for the enthusiast to obtain.

 So, lets give this guy a break. 
 
 One last thing. I dont know how many people restore military gear
for a living. There cant be many. We should all appreciate the efforts
weather you support them or not.

 IMHO,

 My Flame suit on, Scott W3CV