[R-390] R-390A Dead Band

rbethman rbethman at comcast.net
Sun Nov 14 14:55:40 EST 2010


There is the switch contacts PLUS a 14 Mc crystal.

So it may NOT be a simply located problem.

The Mc switch detents "can" be an issue.  There is a hole that allows 
one to see the "desired" MC, but you must ensure that the detent is 
actually "dropped" into.

Bob - N0DGN

On 11/14/2010 2:35 PM, Barry wrote:
> Check the large rotary switches in the oscillator?  I would think that one dead band would not be a crystal, etc.
>
> Barry - N4BUQ
>
>> Hi Folks,
>> Is there one weak component that can typically be held accountable for
>> a dead band segment?  My 390A seems to be a fairly hot performer, except
>> forthe 14 mHz band, which is dead.  Perhaps a crystal, or something else?
>> Thanks for any hints.
>> --Ed--



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