[R-390] Retry Removing 390A RF Deck

[Curt Nixon]

Curt Nixon wrote:
> w7apm at mtaonline.net wrote:
>   
>> What  does  it  take to remove the RF deck? I bought a bunch of
>> replacement caps to recap the 390A but removal of the RF Module is
>> not obvious to me...
>>
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Marty/KL7AM
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> I am sending you direct a copy of the RF-Deck_Mechanical section from 
> the Y-2-K manual and the Electric Radio Article I used to seperate the 
> RF deck from the geartrain without dis-assembly of the gearsets.  Works 
> fine.  This is not a quick process however and be certain you have the 
> space and patience to deal with removing the slug racks, front panel, etc. 
>
> You might actually decide to hold off on the RF deck cap replacement :)
>
> Curt
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If I recall now, you only have to remove the front panel and gear panel 
with the RF Deck attached to get to the bottom of the RF Deck.  You can 
leave all the slugs, etc in place and lift out the entire gear/rack 
assembly.   Just disconnect the PTO coupling and remove the gear panel.

Seperating the RF Deck from the gear panel is possible but not necessary 
for cap replacement.

Hope this helps.  Detail in what I sent direct PM.  I'm sure others will 
chime in as well.

Curt
KU8L