[R-390] R-390A Rebuild.. More Pics.

[kirklandb at sympatico.ca]

Nice JOB!!!
You forgot to include a picture of the smile that must be on your face now that you finished that one!!

Again, nice job

Where did you get the spare Erie caps ?

> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:16:35 -0400
> From: stevejxl at optonline.net
> To: r-390 at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [R-390] R-390A Rebuild.. More Pics.
> 
> 
> Hi All!
> 
> After a bit of work, I finally finished the re-build of the RF Deck this 
> weekend, and I've attached a Flickr link to some photos.
> In retrospect, it really was not that bad at all. While I have no parts left 
> over  :), I did discover I am short one slug-rack spring. Arrgghh.
> 
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/39242405@N06/sets/72157620566596083/show/
> 
> The synchronization of the cam alignment, MHz detent, bandswitch, and 
> crystal osc. is perfectly spot-on, with exactly 35kc over-run on each end of 
> the dial. The tuning is now incredibly smooth.
> Every Erie trimmer was disassembled and cleaned, and in some cases, replaced 
> due to cracked ceramic disks. This was the most time consuming effort.
> 
> With most everything cleaned up, I will begin the electrical makeover  with 
> a massive re-cap session over the next few days as time permits.
> 
> I'll post more soon..
> 
> Steve N2JXL 
> 
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