[R-390] R 390A RF Deck

[triode45 at aol.com]

Hi Group,

Thanks for the comments and kind words so far. I am going enjoy this list and hope to be able to learn from those who have been around the block a few times with these receivers.  The sensitivity is equally poor on all bands. 

I have not done the alignment yet but that was going to be the next step.. I have an HP 8640B sig gen and various meters and scopes. Looking at the Army manual, the? alignment looks straight forward.. I will also try swapping the 2 Mc cans as recommended.

I may look into getting a Ham ticket. I learned the code when I was in the Boy Scouts years ago and still remember it. I know it's not necessary to have code skills to get a license now but I think it would be fun. I do listen to slow code stations from time to time and manage to copy the code but I am not familiar with Q codes except QTH means location and RST is a signal report WX is weather; those seem to be in most sessions.. 

Again, thanks for advice on my RF deck problem and maybe I'll catch some of you fellows on the Ham bands soon..

73,
Alfred 

SW and Ham listener