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

[Robert Nickels]

On 6/25/2020 7:12 AM, Larry H wrote:
>   But, is the 'Fowler Factor' that much of a benefit

That was my question too.   I remember reading that Fowler scrounged NOS 
parts and made what they had to, but it's still just an R-390A, 
right?     Plus if 5 were made and a couple were stored outside (maybe 
this one, then restored), I'd put much more faith in the performance of 
one that's lived a comfortable but somewhat longer live indoors.    If 
the modules have been swapped out, then the only uniqueness is the 
Fowler tag and mainframe wiring (and bragging rights).   It's one of 
those things where the story behind the radio is the most interesting part!

I'll admit to contributing to the silence of the group, after finally 
spending a couple of weeks going over the three I have that had all 
developed minor problems, thanks the "Pearls" and accumulated knowledge, 
all are running well but for I think one flaky crystal on a nonessential 
band (27 Mhz !)      Really appreciate all the work that's been put into 
documenting the repair and restoration process that has enabled many of 
us to become self sufficient maintenance-wise.

I still need to pull my R-390 out and figure what's making the 
tick-tick-tick sound...almost no doubt a leaky capacitor, but which one 
will be the challenge ;-)

73, Bob W9RAN