[R-390] WTB IF deck

n4buq at knology.net n4buq at knology.net
Wed Apr 18 10:44:25 EDT 2007


> Hi Gene,
>     Well, you asked for it, outrageous offers.  Like Barry said 
<Outrageous 
> Offer>, I have one, but it's attached.  If you want a whole radio for a 
not 
> too outrageous price, I have one for $270 plus actual shipping.  Stewart 
> Warner, complete but untested.
>     You can see pix of it at:
> http://www.boatanchors.org/r390asw2621.htm
>     I removed the "easy" modules to make it easier to handle, and to get a
> look at them.  They are all Capehart mfg.  The bezel for the Veeder Root
> counter had been crunched, the indicator wheels didn't get damaged, at 
least
> didn't appear to be and did index for me.  It is dirty on top, but it's a
> greasy sort of dirt and rubs off pretty clean.  It has an appendage on the
> back for power connections, I think I've read that that's a Navy mod. for
> diverstiy setups.  And the Diode Load jack on the front panel is for that
> too I think.  All tubes are there, incl. the ballast, only 10 tube 
shields,
> all IERC's.
>     For shipping I'd probably put the 3 modules in a separate box to 
lighten
> up the big box & lessen the handling hazards.  I think Fedex just charges
> for the total weight, as long as no box is oversized, so it should be no 
> extra cost.  The $270 incl. $70 for packing mat'ls, rigid foam & a bit of 
my 
> time.  Pick up here & save $20.
> 73,
> Al, W8UT
> New Bern, NC
> www.boatanchors.org
> www.hammarlund.info


I'm thinning down the herd (actually going to sell it all).  I sure wish I 
could have found a radio in that nice of a shape, though, when I was 
looking to buy.

Barry - N4BUQ


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