[R-390] Remanufactured EAC R-390A's

[Cecil Acuff]

Scott and group,

    I have seen some of Rick's work and for the most part it is pretty nice 
but to say that buying a completely restored and serviced radio from Rick is 
a way to get one for less is a little misleading.  Did Rick quote you a 
price?  If it was less than 2K I would be quite surprised.  Rick's radio's 
come from the same places most all of the radio's that are available for 
sale come from....surplus and I can't imagine many having not been through 
Depot at some point in their lives.  Now for the purpose of generating the 
most interest in a radio and potential profit Rick might have assembled 4 
complete, all EAC radio's from his large stock pile of stuff.  Certainly the 
67 EAC is one of the most widely available late production radio's....but I 
have seen some pretty bad ones.  It all depends on the life that was lived 
while in the service of the US military and for that period after it was 
discarded by them.  My point is that buying a 67 EAC  you are not guaranteed 
it will be better than any other.  I've seen some early Collins that was in 
much better shape than some examples of EAC.

I believe he is doing a good job restoring radio's but to me the term 
"completely re-manufactured" means a complete disassembly of each and every 
component of the radio (re-kitting), refurbishment of all physical parts and 
hardware and completely rebuilding each module and reassembling the radio. 
Not speaking of removing each module and replacing bad parts as they are 
found, cleaning, lubricating and reassembly of the modules which is what I 
would call a restoration...other may correct me and that's OK too!   I think 
the terms are misused quite often....usually by someone with commercial 
interest....( a seller)

It is financially infeasible to "Re-Manufacture" an R-390A IMHO as a 
business endeavor.  A one off done by an owner for his personal use with no 
expense spared...yes!

Forecast:

I think the days of the $350 surplus R-390A are over....that same radio is 
probably more like twice that in today's market.  Fully restored radio's 
should be expected to cost $1500 and up and I expect all that to climb 
sharply over the next 2 to 5 years....

It's sad but fact....

I would guess there are more than a few individuals sitting on a large pile 
waiting for just such a time as this, so I think we will continue to see 
availability for some time to come...

Elsewhere I expect clearing skies in the south and dryer conditions as temps 
drop to more normal than we have seen in the past few days....all this once 
we get past the flash flood conditions of early today....:-)

Cecil Acuff
K5DL (ex WB5VCE)

Smile....Life is great!


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Bauer" <odyslim at comcast.net>
To: "R-390 List" <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 11:49 PM
Subject: [R-390] Remanufactured EAC R-390A's


>
> I was speaking to Rick Mish on the telephone yesterday about a repair.
> When we were finished, he mentioned that he sells completely 
> re-manufactured
> EAC R-390A'S. I believe he has 4 to sell. I have no business interest with 
> Mr
> Mish but I have seen radios ( depot Dawgs) that are pretty sorry compared 
> to
> what Mr Mish is selling. His radios are completely re manufactured, he
> stands behind his work and it is  not just another for sale as is eBay 
> sale.
> This this batch of EAC's has all EAC modules which is always a plus.
>
> My only reason for this post is I have seen people buy  some pretty
> sorry radios for a horrific prices on eBay. There are still completely 
> restored
> and serviced radios available for less if you know who to ask..
>
> Scott
>
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