[R-390] Fowler Industries R-390A on eBay Now

[Bob Camp]

Hi

Not that many years ago there was a guy who showed up at every  
Hostraders hamfest. His deal was that he would make you up a  
replacement serial number plate for any radio you happened to have.  
His stated opinion was that the serial numbers were "not his problem"  
he just made the plate up to match what ever serial number the people  
gave him.

The product the guy made was very good. The plates were accurate and  
well made. I could not distinguish them from the originals. He was at  
every hamfest for at least a ten year period. Ever since I ran into  
him I have been *very* careful about low serial number radios ...

That's not to say that what he was doing was wrong. People do need  
replacement plates. It's a legitimate business. It is open to a few  
problems though ...

Bob


On Jul 18, 2007, at 10:18 PM, Dan Arney wrote:

> Dave, Here is my question to the lister on ebay about the Fowler.
> Hank
> KN6DI
>
> So if you have number 2 who has number 1? I know and have seen it  
> with my own eyes. I made up a new tag for it due to it having a  
> scratch across the front of it. I have made tags for all of the  
> R39XX contracts for years and the tag you show does not follow that  
> format in any way shape or form, that I am aware of.
> HOW ABOUT PICTURES OF THE BOTTOM OF THE IF DECK TO SEE THE  
> CONSTRUCTION AND COMPONENTS TO SHOW UP TO DATE PARTS INSTEAD OF  
> BBODS. WHAT KIND OF FILTERS RE INSTALLED AND WHERE ARE THE TRIMMERS  
> LOCATED.
> I WILL BET THIS WILL NOT SHOW ON YOUR LISTING AS I THINK IT IS A "SCAM
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