[R-390] DIY R-725

[Dan Merz]

Frank,  the easiest way is not always the best if you like working on radios. I'm a victim of that. I first had to have a 390a which was great. Then I modified a spare audio chassis ala Kleronomos which was great. Then I found a 390 i.f. chassis that I adapted ala Marcotte , also great but a lot of work, especially the cable adapters since I wanted a reversible installation. Now I already had "perfection" when I encountered a 390 at a swap meet. It came home with me with a few of its own problems that I fixed. The 390 is the one I mostly turn on because it's parked in the right place.  It has a few occasional  quirks, probably mostly dirty switches that seem to clear up after operating a bit.  About the only significant addition to the 390 is a side cooling fan ala Morgan.  
Dan

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> On Dec 6, 2016, at 7:59 AM, Frank Hughes <fsh396ss at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> From time to time, I think about replacing the IF deck in my R-390A with
> one of my spare R-390 IF decks.
> 
> But then I read the ER article about how to do it, and the feeling goes
> away.
> 
> Easier for me to obtain an R-390 and fix it up!
> 
> 73
> 
> Frank
> 
> KJ4OLL
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