[R-390] Fowler R-390A on ePay

[Mister Mike]

Hello All!

Hope everyone is staying well.  I haven’t posted here for several years but I am still lurking so behave yourselves.  Some of you folks still need to learn how to edit your posts.

I know the history of this Fowler S/N 1.   It was at one time here in Massachusetts then was sold to W5MC in Texas.  Mac sent it to Rick Mish in Toledo OH who worked on it.   Then it ended up at the ”Radiograveyard” (who I know personally) in Ottsville PA and that gentleman is now offering it on ePay for 10 Grand.

It is certainly a “holy grail” to be sure.  Worth 10 Grand? Maybe, but not to me.  There were only five Fowlers made so that makes it what it is.  

Personally, my favourite contractor is EAC, hands down.  I believe they had 2 or 3 contracts and they are all good.  “You pays your money and you takes your choice”.

Y’all stay well now, y’hear!  

Michael, W1RC
Co-founder,
R-390 List.


>> On Jun 24, 2020, at 11:04 PM, Tom Bridgers <tarheel6 at msn.com> wrote:
>> Oops, I misread Don's email.  This radio has been restored and is on Ebay.
>> The bad news?  The opening bid is $9,995
>> The good news? Shipping is free..
>> 
>> Well 2 things I know for sure.
>> First, I would really like to hear this radio play in person.  Gotta be a once in
>> a lifetime experience...
>> 
>> Second, It's rare, for sure.  But $10,000?  Sorry not for me.  Not in my budget.