[R-390] what other Collins boatanchor to compliment the R-390A?

[rbethman]

Robert, I don't see a need to dive for cover!

Running separate TX RX has advantages.  Split operation is MUCH easier.  
Unless you have one of the "newer" SS radios, separate freq. for TX and 
RX can be a pain.

I can also easily touch the dial on the RX to get one station that is 
off a bit, without moving the TX.

Bob - N0DGN

Robert Meyer wrote:
> Hmmm... I've been watching this back and forth for a bit so let me just toss in my 2 cents and then dive for cover :-)
>
> I have a Collins (#318) R-390A and I have that paired to a Central Electronics 200V transmitter.  The combination works really well, and with appropriate relays and pots, you can even get CW side tone from the reciever.  I've had this setup for about 20 years and it's never given me much of a problem (other than a slightly corroded contact on a coupling transformer section.
>
> The transmitter is broadbanded so there's no plate tuning.  I just dial up, zero beat with the calibrator and it's all ready.  I spend more time diddling with the R-390 then the 200V (isn't that how it should be?) and have made some good contacts in AM, CW and SSB.
>
> The rig is all mounted in a double wide, sloped station rack with built in operating table.  Right now, it's all in the garage 'cuz I can't put up antennas in the house where I'm living but it will be ready to go when I move.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Cheers!
>
> '73 de N2DXN
> Bob
>
>  --
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> ----- Original Message ----
> From: rbethman <rbethman at comcast.net>
> To: r-390 at mailman.qth.net
> Sent: Friday, March 6, 2009 4:39:45 PM
> Subject: Re: [R-390] what other Collins boatanchor to compliment the R-390A?
>
> I'm going to be a genetic throwback here.
>
> There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with an R-390A or an SP-600 for the 
> station receiver.
>
> I just don't necessarily go with the transmitter "having to be Collins".
>
> Pick YOUR transmitter of choice.
>
> It becomes more of WHAT you are wanting to do, i.e., AM, SSB, and or CW.
>
> Bob - N0DGN
>   

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Bob - NØDGN