[R-390] Ballast Tube
frankshughes at aim.com
frankshughes at aim.com
Tue Mar 8 13:11:23 EST 2011
Exactly 10x what I paid for some 3TF7's last week....but no Collins box........no box at all.......
Ballast Tube
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2. Re: R390/URR manuals (Randy and Sherry Guttery)
3. Re: R390/URR manuals (Michael, W1RC)
4. Ballast Tube Folly (Perry Sandeen)
5. Fw: Best manual for R-390A? (YK2 ... YK3?) (Henry Mei'l's)
6. Re: Ballast Tube Folly (Les Locklear)
7. Re: R390/URR manuals (Dan Rae)
8. Re: Call For Information (Todd, KA1KAQ)
9. Re: R390/URR manuals (Barry)
10. Re: Ballast Tube Folly (Barry)
11. Re: Ballast Tube Folly (John Flood)
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2011 13:16:53 +0000 (UTC)
From: bavarianradio at comcast.net
Subject: Re: [R-390] Call For Information
To: Meir WF2U <wf2u at ws19ops.com>
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Hi Todd, I have a B-40 as well. Mine is in line for restoration sometime this
year. It works quite well as found. If you want to stop by and fondle it you're
welcome to do so. (it's not for sale!!) 73's Ross W1EKG
----- "Meir WF2U" <wf2u at ws19ops.com> wrote:
Todd,
You're showing an exquisite taste when you're mentioning your yen for a
close encounter with and maybe even the wish to possess a Murphy B40D.
Hope
you find one.
I admit I'm a B40 addict myself, and I'm lucky enough to have one. It's
really a very nice, well performing receiver, albeit not in the same
performance league with the R-390 or R-390A, but the weirdness quotient
in
the looks of that receiver is just something to behold and it has its
own
beauty..
73, Meir WF2U
Landrum, SC
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On Behalf Of Todd, KA1KAQ
Sent: Monday, March 07, 2011 7:26 PM
To: Les Locklear
Cc: R-390 List
Subject: Re: [R-390] Call For Information
Better idea, Les: have Hank bang out an order of new tags that says
R-390 NON-A/URR, sell 'em on ebay as R at RE and get rich(er)!
I'd like to have a nice Murphy B40D here to tune around on tonight.
The 390 needs new caps and A#1 is holding down the T-368 out in the
garage. If anyone has a spare B40 kicking around, just holler. As mom
said, I ain't too bright, but I can lift heavy things.
Off to get another glass of A&W cream soda non-root beer. (o:
de Todd/'Boomer' KA1KAQ/4
On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 7:08 PM, Les Locklear <leslocklear at cableone.net>
'em have at it. I'll continue to point out the error of their ways.
Yeah,
I'm grumpy, 68, retired and enjoying life.
about the dumbing down of America.
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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 08 Mar 2011 07:43:04 -0600
From: Randy and Sherry Guttery <comcents at bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: [R-390] R390/URR manuals
To: Les Locklear <leslocklear at cableone.net>
Cc: R-390 at mailman.qth.net
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On 3/8/2011 6:40 AM, Les Locklear wrote:
> Here is the list of Contract Numbers for the R-390/URR and
> the R-391/URR. This is from older correspondence with Tom
> Marcotte, and might not be up to date on some information,
> such as high serial number reported.
>
Thanks, Les. I thought I'd seen one - but couldn't find
anything in my "stuff" - and sure couldn't remember! (what
was dinner last night? duh!).
best!
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randy guttery
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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 08 Mar 2011 08:49:35 -0500
From: "Michael, W1RC" <subs at w1rc.net>
Subject: Re: [R-390] R390/URR manuals
To: r-390 at mailman.qth.net
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At 07:40 AM 3/8/2011, 2002tii wrote:
>1962:
>Army TM 11-5820-357-35
>I believe there were 4 field change orders.
There was also a manual that Collins Radio produced an Instruction
Book for Radio Receiver R-390/URR23 October 1953 14214-P-51 about 220
pages. This was renamed TM11-856. It contains the three manuals
that were published subsequently.
As timing would have it right now I am working on an R-390 and need
to know if anyone has the Field Change Orders. Specifically I need
some information contained in both C1 and C3. There is a "Zero
Adjustment" caution that I would like to see. I am just about to
remove the front panel and there is a handwritten notation in my
TM11-5820-357-35 that I should see these items.
If anyone has C1 and/or C3 would you be so kind as to post these
cautions. I haven't played much with these radios for about 13 years
and I don't want to damage anything by virtue of forgetfulness.
73,
Michael, W1RC
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2011 07:19:21 -0800 (PST)
From: Perry Sandeen <sandeenpa at yahoo.com>
Subject: [R-390] Ballast Tube Folly
To: r-390 at mailman.qth.net
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List,
1. Put on Hip Waders
2. Go to epay 200580415860
3. A) RONTFLMAO and/or B) Upchuck in the ceramic throne.
Regards,
Perrier
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Message: 5
Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2011 16:24:30 +0100
From: "Henry Mei'l's" <meils at get2net.dk>
Subject: [R-390] Fw: Best manual for R-390A? (YK2 ... YK3?)
To: <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>
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Hello,
I recall reading some comments about the best, most updated and most usable
version(s) of the R390-A
manuals on the list . Which one(s)? Available as internet downloads? -- how
many MB?
I'm thinking in terms of alignment and possible future repairs, componenent
replacements, AND possible retroing
of the AGC and detector system. I know I'd better replace the cap. leading to
the mechanical filters.
I have no real problems with my R-390A at the moment -- did retro the audio
stage two years ago. Last owner changed
the AGC system and added product detection - seems to function quite well, but I
know many on this list
aren't too happy about mods -- I'm not a purist, but do like to keep my gear as
original as possible.
(I don't want to get involved in the debate about pure originality vs. mods,
etc. -- if you please.)
This is my 2nd R-390A. My first unit was original, in unmodified condition -
except for my replacing the tube rectifiers
with diodes and a series dropping resistor + utilizing the 12 vac tap when my
ballast tube gave up the ghost.
Changes were done in a way that allowed rapid retroing -- with regard to
collector value.
I do have the following partially complete manuals as photo copies, i.e. TM 11-
856A & TM 11- 5820-358-10 & 35.
(The op. manual, .... 358-10 is complete).
My present R-390A: Teledyne Systems CORP
35064-PC-62
(Serial number is in the high 3000's)
Thanks in advance.
Henry OZ3O (OZ1UF) N2NR
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Message: 6
Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2011 09:29:01 -0600
From: "Les Locklear" <leslocklear at cableone.net>
Subject: Re: [R-390] Ballast Tube Folly
To: "Perry Sandeen" <sandeenpa at yahoo.com>, <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>
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They must be trying to help alleviate the huge California defecit in one fell
swoop.
But, err, ahh, they say Collins on the box.....
Les
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Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 9:19 AM
Subject: [R-390] Ballast Tube Folly
List,
1. Put on Hip Waders
2. Go to epay 200580415860
3. A) RONTFLMAO and/or B) Upchuck in the ceramic throne.
Regards,
Perrier
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Message: 7
Date: Tue, 08 Mar 2011 07:28:59 -0800
From: Dan Rae <danrae at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [R-390] R390/URR manuals
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As luck would have it the first thing I consulted the other day in my
1955 TM11-856 before starting a complete re-alignment, (or should that
be alinement?) was the section on aligning the 455 Kc/s crystal filter
and this is complete nonsense in that edition.
Does the later TM 11-5820-357-35 from 1962 have a valid section for this
procedure? Is it available anywhere as a pdf?
73
Dan
ac6ao
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Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2011 10:52:59 -0500
From: "Todd, KA1KAQ" <ka1kaq at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [R-390] Call For Information
To: Meir WF2U <wf2u at ws19ops.com>
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On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 7:54 PM, Meir WF2U <wf2u at ws19ops.com> wrote:
> You?re showing an exquisite taste when you?re mentioning your yen for a
> close encounter with and maybe even the wish to possess a Murphy B40D. Hope
> you find one.
Hello Meir - actually trying to work a trade with a fellow in the UK
right now. The deal itself is no problem, I suspect the shipping will
kill it if anything does, since there is no more surface shipping
aside from containers. The radio itself is 100 lbs before packing, as
you know. Was over at JP's place for dinner Saturday night and got to
twiddle the knobs on his B40D. *drool* It gives you that nice, warm
feeling like slow dancing with the busty girl at the school dance. (o:
> I admit I?m a B40 addict myself, and I?m lucky enough to have one. It?s
> really a very nice, well performing receiver, albeit not in the same
> performance league with the R-390 or R-390A, but the weirdness quotient in
> the looks of that receiver ?is just something to behold and it has its own
> beauty?.
True, but then again - not much from that time frame can hold a candle
to the R-390 or A for overall performance and utility. IIRC, the B40
is also single conversion. It's certainly no hot rod. But as you say,
they have their own look and attraction. Reminds me of an Art Deco sky
scraper design, and that spiral staircase band-in-us dial is amazing.
If we can swing the deal, it will be my in-house, stand-alone
receiver. The 390 will be paired up with the 21E once it's
reassembled, and the A is already keeping the T-368 company.
de Todd/'Boomer' KA1KAQ/4
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Message: 9
Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2011 11:13:18 -0500
From: Barry <n4buq at knology.net>
Subject: Re: [R-390] R390/URR manuals
To: <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>, "Dan Rae" <danrae at verizon.net>
Message-ID: <20013.1299600798 at knology.net>
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The manuals are at home and I'm at work. I can check later today and let you
know.
Barry - N4BUQ
On Tue 08/03/11 9:28 AM , Dan Rae danrae at verizon.net sent:
>
> As luck would have it the first thing I consulted the other day in my
> 1955 TM11-856 before starting a complete re-alignment, (or should that
> be alinement?) was the section on aligning the 455 Kc/s crystal filter
> and this is complete nonsense in that edition.
>
> Does the later TM 11-5820-357-35 from 1962 have a valid section for this
> procedure? Is it available anywhere as a pdf?
>
> 73
>
> Dan
>
> ac6ao
>
>
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Message: 10
Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2011 11:22:49 -0500
From: Barry <n4buq at knology.net>
Subject: Re: [R-390] Ballast Tube Folly
To: <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>, "Perry Sandeen" <sandeenpa at yahoo.com>
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If those were used in HiFi gear, they'd probably already be gone...
Barry - N4BUQ
> List,
>
> 1. Put on Hip Waders
>
> 2. Go to epay 200580415860
>
> 3. A) RONTFLMAO and/or B) Upchuck in the ceramic throne.
>
> Regards,
>
> Perrier
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Message: 11
Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2011 08:40:56 -0800 (PST)
From: John Flood <kb1fqg at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [R-390] Ballast Tube Folly
To: r-390 at mailman.qth.net
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HELP!!!? I was laughing so hard I clicked "buy it now"!!!!!?? ;)
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> From: Barry <n4buq at knology.net>
> To: r-390 at mailman.qth.net; Perry Sandeen <sandeenpa at yahoo.com>
> Sent: Tue, March 8, 2011 11:22:49 AM
> Subject: Re: [R-390] Ballast Tube Folly
>
> If those were used in HiFi gear, they'd probably already be gone...
>
> Barry - N4BUQ
>
> > List,
> >
> > 1. Put on Hip Waders
> >
> > 2. Go to epay 200580415860
> >
> > 3. A) RONTFLMAO? and/or? B) Upchuck in the ceramic throne.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Perrier
>
>
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