[R-390] R-389 Available

[Don Reaves]

Charlie followed up with more info on this R-389 that is seeking a new
home.   The bad news is that he opened it up by removing the covers
and found a varmint nest and there is some severe damage to the IF
module, part of the RF deck, and probably elsewhere.  If you've messed
with boatanchors that have been in storage long enough you recognize
this 'organic waste corrosion' problem.

It still needs a home, is for local pickup only, and will be a
challenge to restore.  If no one steps up I will suggest he part it
out.  Lets keep this thing out of the dumpster.  He has pictures but
they are not for the faint of heart.

Fort Dix NJ area
Name: Charles Nowlin
email:  a1pilotdude at gmail.com


donreaves at gmail.com
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On Sun, May 29, 2011 at 10:49 AM, Don Reaves <donreaves at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I was contacted by a gentleman with a working R-389 for sale.
> I asked him to let me list it here on the R-390 list before he
> advertises elsewhere.
> This particular R-389 receiver may have been used by a US Army
> intelligence unit in the Philippines, in the mid to late 1960's,
>
> The receiver and seller are on the on the east coast, Fort Dix NJ area.
> He is armed with my SWAG estimate of market value based on a front
> panel picture.
> The unit needs some cosmetic care, the front panel has some PMEL
> and DYMO labels, the small dial lock knob is not original, there is some
> grunge on the rack handles, the back panel looks like it may have some paint
> splatter.  It does have the pin straighteners, but, alas, no tube
> pullers or tools.
> The Signal Corps date stamp for MW101 is July 20, 1955.
> I only saw exterior views of the receiver.  Its a high serial number.
>
> Name: Charles Nowlin
> email:  a1pilotdude at gmail.com
>
> Contact Charlie direct by email.
>
>
> Don Reaves