[R-390] Fwd: S/N 1501

[mikea]

On Thu, Feb 04, 2010 at 03:55:30AM +0000, bavarianradio at comcast.net wrote:
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> From: bavarianradio at comcast.net
> To: R390 at mailman.qth.net
> Sent: Wednesday, February 3, 2010 10:50:04 PM (GMT-0500) Auto-Detected
> Subject: S/N 1501
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> Hello R-390 fans, An R-390 found it's way here today, S/N 1501. Aside
>from a few mice having taken up residence, it's in fair condition. I'll
>have to do some cleaning, replace some wire that's been chewed, etc.
>It was a gift from a fellow radio ham who is thinning his herd. The
>front panel has a slight green tint to it, looks like original paint. I
>tried cleaning a few of the racks in my amoniated cleaning solution I
>use on clocks, and they shined up nicely.(rinsed in hot water, hit with
>compressed air and heat dried) They look like stainless steel. I'm sure
>I'll have some questions, but right now I guess I'm just sharing my
>excitement. The guy who gave it to me said it worked OK a few years ago
>but only below 8 mHz. I 'll investigate that when I'm done cleaning.
>Thanks for listening!! Ross W1EKG

WayCool, Ross! S/N 1501 of what contract from which contractor? Collins,
Stewart-Warner, Other?

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Mike Andrews, W5EGO
mikea at mikea.ath.cx
Tired old sysadmin