[R-390] 1980's Navy R-390A's

[Les Locklear]

Fantastic find, Nick!

I was absolutely amazed when I helped uncover the 1984 Fowler R-390A 
story. Not we've got a whole new chapter. I wonder where they procured 
their 390A's from?
There were plenty in military inventories at that point in time. I would 
bet they purchased a bit smarter than Avaondale Shipyard 
did.............

Les Locklear
Gulfport, Ms.
DX'ing Since '57









----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Nick England" <navy.radio at gmail.com>
To: <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2011 1:29 PM
Subject: [R-390] 1980's Navy R-390A's


>I have a 1986 document on the radio equipment aboard the Navy's FFG-7
> class frigates.
> Shown on an equipment layout amongst the R-1051's and other modern
> stuff is an R-390A
> Last night I found some photos of the communications center on a
> couple of these ships and sure enough, there's a familiar face.
> These particular two ships were commissioned in 1984 and 1986 - the 51
> ships in the class were built between 1977 and 1989 by Bath and Todd
> shipyards.
> OK, I know about Avondale and the Fowler R-390A's - but where did
> these 50 or so R-390A's come from??? Did the shipyards buy them on
> ebay or what?
> I checked with a fellow aboard FFG-40 and he says there is now a
> modern receiver in that rack.
> Photos for your amusement and edification at
> http://www.navy-radio.com/ships/ffg7.htm
>
> cheers,
> Nick K4NYW
> www.navy-radio.com
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