[R-390] OT: Other Radios You Like

[Bob Camp]

Hi

There are a *lot* of different filter sets out there in 6790's. You  
can find them set up with Collins mechanicals all the way up to the  
"secret" filters for that not to be named / we gotta take the tags off  
the radio / agency.

Bob


On Feb 25, 2008, at 9:15 PM, Tom Frobase wrote:

> I bought my 6790/gm about 3 years ago at an estate sale.  It had a  
> problem with the second IF synthesizer.  Once I repaired it has been  
> an absolutely solid performer, in my estimation, phenomenal fidelity  
> on AM and SSB.  It tends to be my go to radio.  The 390A is still my  
> favorite although the 6790 runs 24x7.  It sits here in the shack  
> with a 51J4 as well as a R-390a.  73, Tom, N3LLL
>
> Cecil Acuff wrote:
>> As you can see from this thread we have all been on the search for  
>> the "Holy Grail" of receivers....and I think most will agree that  
>> it doesn't exist. Many very pleasing radio's are found along the  
>> way though and the hunt is certainly a lot of fun.  It's also quite  
>> subjective so one mans jewel is another's junk....
>>
>> I haven't heard anyone mention much about the Racal 6790/GM.  I  
>> have always wanted to play with one of those in top notch shape.   
>> Probably nothing special but just one more on my list.
>>
>> Cecil...
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: <ToddRoberts2001 at aol.com>
>> To: <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>
>> Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 11:43 AM
>> Subject: Re: [R-390] OT: Other Radios You Like
>
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