[R-390] R-390A on Ebay

[Barry]

Also, that PTO is from an R390, not an R390A.

Barry - N4BUQ

> This radio was listed today with a $2000.00 opening bid and a $3000.00
> buy it now. Very nice receivers restored by Ripple do not get this kind
> of money.
>
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220117115183&fromMakeTrac
k=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:middle:us
>
> Looking at the pictures, I see the following,
>
> 1.  Incorrect funky looking meters.
> 2.  Audio and Power supply transformers have had a bad paint can
> re-spray, no lettering etc. Some of the paint is still on the chassis,
> bad taping and clean up job after re-spraying.
> 3.  If Deck is loaded with Brown Beauties, will need to be recapped.
> 4. It looks like C-553 is still in place (the filter killer cap) on the
> If deck.
> 5. The brass gears are loaded with black grime.
>
> This list was from a one minute quick look.
>
> This is a quote from his Ebay ad "Occasionally the government would
> de-commission one of the radios that was never used.* " *
>
> He is trying to give the impression of this being a mint receiver. In my
> opinion, it is a average condition receiver worth $500.00 to $750.00. Am
> I wrong?
>
> Just curious, I rarely comment on anything anybody is selling, just kind
> could not believe what was being said about this receiver.
>
> Best,
> DW Holtman
> WB7SSN
>
>
>
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