[R-390] Restoring my '390

[Roy Morgan]

On Sep 9, 2009, at 1:14 PM, <ka9egw at britewerkz.com> <ka9egw at britewerkz.com 
 > wrote:...
>
> Rick Mish says an R390 must be burned in 24/7/365 for FIVE YEARS  
> before
> commencing restoration efforts, else no alignment will hold more  
> than a
> month

Brian,

I have both never heard that, and doubt that it's true.  In addition,  
it's a rare R-390 in our possession that has not had quite a few years  
of use already, though perhaps we can't count on 5 years of 24/7  
operation.


> ...Either way I think I'll be doing my own restoration.

I recommend it heartily.  The list folks will have lots of advice if  
you get stumped, and you'll have a LOT more satisfaction in the long  
run.

> One of my efforts will be to compile a g-code CNC file for engraving
> front-panel lettering on previously silkscreened radios; or is there  
> anyone
> besides Rick Mish who restores front panels?

Howard Mills can provide silk screened panels.  He may even have or  
can get one in BLACK!  But, he does not do the "engraved" (actually  
stamped) panels as far as I know.  There may be a CNC file/capability  
out there somewhere.

Roy

Roy Morgan
k1lky at earthlink.net
529 Cobb St.
Groton NY, 13073
Home: 607-898-3607
Cell: 301-928-7794