[R-390] R390 Front Panel Restored - Comments Wanted on color

[Larry H]

Hi Raymond,  The pics attached are at the very bottom on the file I got
from the server.  If you did not get them, then the server held out on you.

Regards, Larry

On Sun, Jun 30, 2019 at 4:32 PM Raymond Cote <bluegrassdakine at hotmail.com>
wrote:

> Those of you that say “see attached ir picture attached”. Need help. I
> have never seen an attached picture other than one who wanted a comment as
> to “shade” of gray.
>
> I have no clue how to “ see attached”
>
>
>
> There is nothing that warms the heart so, as gazing at your dog, who is
> sleeping on the couch, mentioning his name, and hearing thud-thud-thud as
> his tail hits the cushions.
>
> On Jun 30, 2019, at 13:57, "jgedde at optonline.net<mailto:
> jgedde at optonline.net>" <jgedde at optonline.net<mailto:jgedde at optonline.net>>
> wrote:
>
> Hiya Don,
>
> I pulled off my RF cover and it was completely blank.  I wanted that
> marking like yours does!  I took the image you sent, photoshopped out the
> background color, printed it onto a water slide decal and voila!  See
> attached pic...
>
> Used the same technique to make a new label for my Taffet CY-979A case.
> Pic attached...
>
> John
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Don Heywood <wc4g at knology.net<mailto:wc4g at knology.net>>
> Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2019 1:01 PM
> To: jgedde at optonline.net<mailto:jgedde at optonline.net>
> Subject: Re: [R-390] R390 Front Panel Restored - Comments Wanted on color
>
> That is a picture of an original cover, just in super shape. Just for info
> I have attached a doctored version of the same picture showing the color
> dots on each RF/IF slug. A bad troubleshooting event caused me to
> investigate and create this picture. I had an incorrect slug in the
> variable IF which caused me problems while trying to do an alignment. Most
> of these dots are gone having been exposed to dirt and crud. I used the RF
> deck of my nice R-391 to obtain these colors, they will vary with different
> RF deck versions over the years. So, don't get too excited if your dots are
> missing or don't match. As long as the radio works and the slugs appear
> even along the slug racks you are probably just fine. My problem was uneven
> slug height and image reception of the broadcast band. Someone had just
> replaced a slug not realizing that they are different.
>
> You are probably correct leaving on the shields for intermittent usage.
>
> Thanks for the reply, and enjoy the upcoming holiday.
>
> Don
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jgedde at optonline.net<mailto:jgedde at optonline.net>
> Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2019 12:32 PM
> To: 'Don Heywood'
> Subject: RE: [R-390] R390 Front Panel Restored - Comments Wanted on color
>
> Hi Don,
>
> Thanks for the good words!
>
> I put the cover on last night so I can't look underneath, but I don't
> recall seeing any markings underneath.  How did yours get to be so perfect?
>
> Good info from the TM!  My tube shields are on.  I like the protection
> they offer against oops, oh craps.  I figure since mine don't run 24/7 for
> months on end versus the hour or so a day of use they get now in a climate
> controlled area, the tube shields won't cause problems for me heat-wise.
>
> John
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Don Heywood <wc4g at knology.net<mailto:wc4g at knology.net>>
> Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2019 11:22 AM
> To: jgedde at optonline.net<mailto:jgedde at optonline.net>
> Subject: Re: [R-390] R390 Front Panel Restored - Comments Wanted on color
>
> Good Morning John, I was really impressed with the pictures of your R-390
> and your R-390A, I agree with you regarding spray cans and their proper use.
> I have used them for years on these receivers and the S-Line equipment.
> In the picture of the inside showing the IF deck, I noticed that you have
> the tube shields installed. I have attached a picture of a page in my R-389
> manual which discussed the tube shields and their removal in most
> situations.  There has been a lot of discussion concerning shields of
> various types, some of which cause a "chimney effect" to remove heat.
> Seeing that two modules in these receivers are mounted underneath and are
> upside down, how does that chimney effect work now? Anyway, I thought you
> would like the attachment. Also, does your RF deck cover have the printed
> information on the underside, most of mine do as shown in the second
> attachment.
> Congratulations on the fine job you did with those receivers, you should
> be very proud.
> Regards,
> Don WC4G
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jgedde at optonline.net<mailto:jgedde at optonline.net>
> Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2019 8:22 PM
> To: 'Nick England' ; 'R390A'
> Subject: Re: [R-390] R390 Front Panel Restored - Comments Wanted on color
>
> The inside came out to my satisfaction though...  See photo attached.
>
> John
> <under RF cover.jpg>
> <cy979A.jpg>
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