[R-390] Racal RA-17

[ROSS HOCHSTRASSER]

Hi all, I have a 17L and enjoy using it. I don't think it's better than a 390A(or 390) but it certainly is quicker if you're band cruising. It only has 1 cascode RF amplifier which IMHO may be noisier than the 390 series. If you're looking to buy one, Chris Seig at Piexx in Hillsboro NH had a bunch of them a few years ago. I don't know if there are any left. Contact me off list if you can't find his contact info.  I think the ones he had came from Australia. Good Luck!! W1EKG
> On July 31, 2019 at 7:09 PM Cecil <chacuff at cableone.net> wrote:
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> They’re fun radios to use.  Lots of fun to rebuild too...way different than the 390 series. Extremely well built.
> 
> I consider it a bit of a step up from an SP-600 in some regard.  Won’t go as far as saying it is better than the 390 series, but more fun to use for sure.
> 
> Cecil
> K5DL
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> > On Jul 31, 2019, at 5:02 PM, John Gedde <jgedde at optonline.net> wrote:
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> > Better than a R-390A???  Blasphemy!  LOL...
> > 
> > John
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> > Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 5:46 PM
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> > Subject: [R-390] Racal RA-17
> > 
> > Folks, i know this not where to look for this item, but seeking info on
> > sales and availability of these . Some folks say these are even better than
> > a good R-390A. Thanks for your help and info. Russ wb3fau-erie
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