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

[Barry]

I've been watching that one for a while.  I think he had to relist it (didn't meet min bid?).

I think someone on this list knows the guy.  Perhaps he'll speak up.

Barry - N4BUQ


 On Thu 14/07/11  1:08 PM , "Chris Kepus" ckepus at comcast.net sent:
> For those of you who can look at a R-390A with a polished front panel
> andnot have a seizure, please check out ePay 280708350502. I don't
> rememberthis guy's work being discussed here but I coulda missed it. 
> (monitoringand learning from list members since 2003)
> 
> I have quoted part of the seller's answer to a question because he
> mentionssome reference or procedure with which I am not familiar and have not
> heardabout on this list or anywhere else.
> 
> " .... I really should write up the stuff I have discovered, which maybe
> youalso 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
> offspec resistors, etc etc. Will be experimenting with Ray Osterwald's
> ZenerAGC mod next.(ER #150, 11/'01) After the gears, slug racks, shafts, and
> slugs are properly cleaned, aligned, adjusted and lubed, the carpal
> issuestotally go away. Then deburring the brass Veeder Root drive gear and
> adjusting the split gear springs smooths it out so zero beating can be
> donequickly. 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.
> Afterparts 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
> also3+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
> objectiveopinions very highly.
> 
> Also, since many of you live in the NE, have any of you ever gotten up
> closeand personal with one of K1QAR's polished panel R-390A's? ...I kinda
> likeit...but being a modified car guy, I like polished aluminum. ;-) Does
> ittune as smoothly as claimed?
> 
> TIA for any and all comments.
> 73,
> Chris
> W7JPG
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