[R-390] New Guy Checking In

[Arthur Laurent]

Hello to the list!  I just signed on, figured I'd introduce myself.
 
I began life as a SWL/BCBDX'er, and about the age of 11 became a ham (ex-KN4ZLZ).  I had an Knight Ocean Hopper as my receiver, and a homebrew transmitter which MIGHT have worked up to 15 watts on occasion, into an 80-meter dipole strung too low in my backyard trees.  I loved summertime, when I could visit my  grandparents on their farm.  They had lots of high trees from which to string dipoles and more exotic antennas.
 
After college, I listened to radio traffic for the Marine Corps, where I grew fond of the R-390.  A few years after that, I became interested again in ham radio, and was re-licensed as KD4CSO.
 
Now I've become enamored of the R-390 again.  I don't have one -- yet -- but I'm looking around.  My favorite things to do are any sort of portable or itinerant operation, and camping.  Give me a problem to solve, and I'm a happy guy.  Even better if you show me a guy who says "it can't be done."
 
I look forward to kearning from each of you.
 
Radio is still magic to me.
 
73 de KD4CSO,
Arthur Laurent
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