[R-390] Long - BUT on topic generally

[Rbethman]

Group,

I became an Amateur Radio Operator, (HAM), a bit close to 26 years ago.  
I was still in uniform at the time.

My time in the service of "Uncle Sam" was spent primarily in what they 
NOW call Special Operations.

Some of the time I would be the one chosen to carry and use the 30 
D-cell powered SSB HF rig with the "measuring" tape dipole.  It was 
usually to send a status report, or perhaps a change in objectives due 
to the "other" side's actions/activities.

It was ALWAYS nice to have the poor guy on the receiving end talk with 
you when everything went down the tubes, AND you needed to be picked up 
a Point Y for extraction N-O-W!

All this being said, this is why I "decided" to go after and obtain and 
operate what I "believe" to have been used to "listen" for us NUTS doing 
OUR job.

That's why I have obtained the R-390A and a Northern Variant of the 
SP-600, AND take great care in getting them up to par and enjoy their use.

I NEVER dreamed that finding, and obtaining a BFO Counter would stir up 
a Hornet's Nest!  For those that got good info - GREAT! 

My intent was simply to try and bring one of these fine old girls back 
to what it used to be.  I do NOT wasn't ANY attention OR notoriety!  I'm 
just an old warrior tying my past to today.

However, I'll still put out a message:

IF SOMEONE HAS ONE OF THE READOUT COVERS - PLEASE EMAIL ME DIRECT!

Thanks!

Bob - N0DGN

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                       Bob Bethman - NØDGN
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