[R-390] Restoring my '390

[Jerry K]

If anybody has a CNC file for these panels it would probably be Hank 
KN6DI. Whether he'd give you the file or not I have no idea, since he 
professionally rehabs and sells 390/390A parts on a commercial basis. He 
used to do a LOT of front panels, top and bottom panels, Utah plates, 
chassis alodining, etc.etc.
73 Jerry W5KP



Roy Morgan wrote:
> 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
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