[R-390] Bust R390A, RF Deck

[Tisha Hayes]

Usually I see a parted-out R-390A every few weeks on ePay. I have not had a
problem in getting replacement modules for any part of the receiver as long
as I can wait for a few weeks. It is definitely not an instance where they
are always available, you just need to keep your eye out.

Taking that approach I have accumulated 2-3 of each major element in the
R-390A receiver and other than the chassis I can maintain the two units I
own.

I am sure that a large number of folks on this list have spare modules and
decks. They probably would not be willing to sell you their ++A spare but
someone might be willing to let go of a spare. Some folks picked up bunches
of blue stripers and I have seen pictures of folks who have 20 (or more)
radios sitting in stacks in a storage unit.

Depending upon condition, someone might be willing to let one go for
$50-$150.

BTW, it will be much easier to replace the entire RF deck that it would be
to swap out that rotary switch. Just do not throw away the old RF deck, it
is chock full of other parts you would need for maintaining the radio in
the long run.

-- 
Ms. Tisha Hayes/ AA4HA

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the maiming and repudiation of one-half of the moral and intellectual power
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