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

[Scott Bauer]

 I never go by the front plate for any identification. If the radio has 
ever been in any repair
depot, it has probably been changed for one reason or another. As far as 
I am concerned
the only thing a front plate does is fill in the 4 holes drilled in the 
panel. When I buy, I look
at the back panel. That is the number given by the original 
manufacturer. If I am able, I look
at the modules for their ID. I have several radios that do have matching 
modules, rear panel and
ID tag. That is when a tag has any use to me. The tag is totally useless 
if none of the modules or
rear panel match it.

 Hank, can you make up tags that say Depot Dawg, St Julians Creek 
Massacre or Yellow Striper?
If so, I want some. :-)

 Scott W3CV


Bob Camp wrote:
> 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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