[R-390] Polished front panel R-390A

[Chris Kepus]

For those of you who can look at a R-390A with a polished front panel and
not have a seizure, please check out ePay 280708350502. I don't remember
this guy's work being discussed here but I coulda missed it.  (monitoring
and learning from list members since 2003)

I have quoted part of the seller's answer to a question because he mentions
some reference or procedure with which I am not familiar and have not heard
about on this list or anywhere else.

" .... I really should write up the stuff I have discovered, which maybe you
also used in the service -- such as using not only 7 +000 to align the cams,
but also 3+000 and 15+000; how to use the variac to find weak tubes and off
spec resistors, etc etc. Will be experimenting with Ray Osterwald's Zener
AGC mod next.(ER #150, 11/'01) After the gears, slug racks, shafts, and
slugs are properly cleaned, aligned, adjusted and lubed, the carpal issues
totally go away. Then deburring the brass Veeder Root drive gear and
adjusting the split gear springs smooths it out so zero beating can be done
quickly. I'll bring one to Nearfest so you can feel the difference. The
going rate at Ebay over the past year has averaged $1400 and change. After
parts and a week's work, not enough to quit my day job."

What is he specifically referring to:? "7 +000 to align the cams, but also
3+000 and 15+000"??  Yes, I know I could ask him directly and probably will,
but he obviously thinks it's pretty cool and I value this list's objective
opinions very highly.

Also, since many of you live in the NE, have any of you ever gotten up close
and personal with one of K1QAR's polished panel R-390A's? ...I kinda like
it...but being a modified car guy, I like polished aluminum. ;-) Does it
tune as smoothly as claimed?

TIA for any and all comments.
73,
Chris
W7JPG