[R-390] test equipment question

[rbethman]

Tom,  You have hit it on the head!

The "newer" equipment "may" well make it easier and quicker.

However, I don't get paid by the hour to work on MY radios.  So *IF* I 
need to let things warm up for a bit longer, (The R-390A HAS to warm up 
so that IT has quit drifting), I can let the URM-25 simmer also.

Those that work on this older gear use what WE desire, and what WE have.

I have just as much fun keeping the test gear running well as I do the 
R-390A and SP-600.

Bob - N0DGN

Tom Frobase wrote:
> I have been watching this thread for a while and I thought I would weigh 
> in.  I am fortunate to have invested in a fair amount of test equipment 
> over the years.  Most by buying it broken and repairing it.  My love of 
> test equipment is just as avid as for old radio's.
>
> I use an IFR 1200 service monitor for a signal generator.  Both 
> frequency and gain are calibrated, saving time each time I move the 
> dial.  I use an HP 3577 to adjust the IF chain.  I can truthfully say I 
> have tried doing IF alignment the old way and have always improved my 
> work with the analyzer. 
>
> Of the many R-390's and A's I have repaired it is always a thrill, after 
> all of the RF coils and mechanical assembly has been removed cleaned 
> thoroughly and reinstalled to set the radio on the 7.999 + marks, to 
> crank about 100 mV of RF in the antenna and hear a week signal!  The 
> radio is responsible for that part!!
>
> The story here is; use what works for each of you.  We all have 
> preferences, there is no right or wrong equipment, my 2 cents worth ... 
> 73, tom, N3LLL
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Bob - NØDGN