[R-390] FS: R-388, $375; NC-183D, $395

[Al Parker]

Hi folks,
    I have been thru both of these rcvrs recently, used the NC-183D a bit on 
160 & 75 AM & SSB this past winter, listened on other bands with it.  The 
R-388 was just finished, have played with it a bit.
    R-388 -- some details -- The PTO "span" was about 4-1/2 kc off from end 
to end, the compensating coil inside has been slightly trimmed, and the 
error now is less than 0.5kc.  Calibration between adjacent 100kc points is 
also within 0.5kc.  The feedback capacitor in the PTO has been replaced, as 
have all "bathtub" caps in the receiver.  The bias voltage was close 
to -70vdc and several changes were made to bring it close to an 
acceptable -64.  Two silver mica 100mmf capacitors in the AGC section, which 
often become leaky and cause AGC problems have been replaced with dipped 
micas.  The dual section electrolytic filter capacitor has been re-stuffed 
with new capacitors.  A full alignment has been performed, including a sweep 
alignment of the crystal phasing filter, true "single signal" reception is 
possible on CW.  See more at http://www.boatanchors.org/R-388.htm
    NC-183D  -- some details -- All "BBOD's" and any other questionable 
capacitor or resistor has been replaced.  Many originals were tested and 
found to be within specs, so were left in the circuit.  A product detector 
was installed as described in an article in the Dec. 1992 ER magazine.  A 
6SN7 tube was utilized, plugged into the accessory socket.  This makes SSB 
listening a real pleasure.   1st & 2nd Mixer Filaments on at all times via 
added transformer.  See more at http://www.boatanchors.org/NC-183D.htm
    My email access will be spotty next week, plus will not be able to ship 
then, but there might be enough time before this weekend to satisfy an eager 
buyer.  Prices plus shipping.  I must ask $10 to cover packing matls & my 
time, but actuall shipping will be charged.  I preefer Fedex, but can use 
others per quest.  You can estimate cost for zip 28560, use 70 lbs for the 
R-388, 85 for the NC-183 (it's very heavy).  use fedex.com or UPS.com, or 
your choice.
    If any questions, please ask.
73,
Al, W8UT
New Bern, NC
www.boatanchors.org
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