[R-390] My First Boat Anchor...

[Joe Connor]

Congratulations, Mark!
 
Here are some resources:
 
1. Chuck Rippel's R-390a page (archived):
 
http://web.archive.org/web/20070630132300/http://www.r390a.com/
 
2. The very comprehensive Y2K manual:
 
http://www.r-390a.net/Y2K-R3/index.htm
 
3.  There are several DVDs available that show how to work on and overhaul an R-390A:
 
http://www.ermag.com/index.cfm?v_link=catalog&v_product_type_id=26
 
                       Joe Connor


>________________________________
>From: Mark VandeWettering <kf6kyi at gmail.com>
>To: r-390 at mailman.qth.net 
>Sent: Friday, April 6, 2012 8:21 PM
>Subject: [R-390] My First Boat Anchor...
>
>Howdy all.
>
>I've just acquired my first true boat anchor: a Collins R-390A bearing
>the Motorola serial number 519, and by the order number on the back,
>appears to have been manfuctured in 1956.  I acquired from my boss as
>he's retiring and downsizing.  It appears to be in very good
>condition: front panel is immaculate.  The inside is a bit dusty and
>grimy, but all the mechanicals seem good upon inspection.  A couple of
>things worry me about the radio though: the power cord seems very
>light weight, and is a two prong connector.  My primary concern above
>everything is to make sure that it is safe to operate.  Beyond that,
>I've got very little experience in cleaning and maintenance of this
>kind of vintage equipment.
>
>Can anyone recommend some resources?  Initially, I'm looking for a
>"best practices" modifications to improve the electrical safety, but
>beyond that, I'd like to to get some guidance on how to proceed to
>clean and tune this radio.  Any links/information helpful to the
>beginning boat anchor enthusiast would be helpful.  Anybody in the SF
>Bay Area who might be willing to act as an Elmer would be even more
>helpful.  I've never tackled a project quite like this before, and
>I'd like to benefit from the experience of those who do it right.
>
>Thanks gentlemen!
>
>Mark K6HX
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