[R-390] R 390A Front Panel Color

[Cecil]

Is that not an odd ball tag on that R-390A listed on eBay.  Went over to look at the color of the front panel and was surprised by the tag.  Never seen one like it.  Looks original, just unfamiliar.

Cecil
K5DL

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On Oct 6, 2012, at 1:30 PM, Glenn <wa4aos at aol.com> wrote:

> Hi Group,
> 
> 
> Presently, there is an R 390A on ebay with an off-white front panel. The seller believes it was redone, albeit, very well redone. Around 1972, when I had my first exposure to these receivers after getting my Novice ticket as a teen, I remember seeing either an R 390 or A model with a similar front panel color but I have never seen one like it since. There is one on youtube that seems to be the same color but the author would not answer a question about the color; perhaps a language barrier.
> 
> 
> So my question for the group is; does anyone know if this was ever a color requested under contract or made to suite a certain client, business or branch of a Military Service? If I had to guess, SWAG, I would like to believe it may have been for the US Army but this is just a wild guess. Any info would be GREATLY APPRECIATED.
> 
> 
> Presently, I have over 100 units in my warehouse or mostly R 390A's and some 390's. 389's 391's and 392's. I have a friend who also owns over 100 pieces and neither of us have any knowledge of this being a color that was used under contract. 
> Personally, I like this color and would consider using it for some of my clients if I can find lineage to an actual contract or application.
> 
> 
> Regards,
> 
> 
> Glenn WA4AOS
> DSM Labs  (dot com)
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