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

[stevejxl at optonline.net]

Hi!
 
Thanks for the kind words.. 
I had a few Erie trimmers in stock as spares for my Collins S line and KWM-2A, and the remainder I purchased from Surplus Sales (WAY pricey though)..  Since I only needed the ceramic stator, rotor, or rubber washer for a particular value,  I purchased the cheap coil-form mounted units and disassembled them as needed.
 
Fair Radio Sales has a good assortment as well...
 
 
Steve


----- Original Message -----
From: kirklandb at sympatico.ca
Date: Monday, June 29, 2009 9:19 am
Subject: RE: [R-390] R-390A Rebuild.. More Pics.
To: stevejxl at optonline.net, r-390 at mailman.qth.net

> 
> 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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