[R-390] R: Wow! Fowler R-390A

Fri Jun 26 09:54:32 EDT 2020

While the front name plate may be a reproduction and the reproducer didn't use the correct contract number (shame on them), all of the internal modules are Fowler S/N 1 and have been vetted by several people with intimate knowledge of this radio as well as the other existing Fowlers.
TomW3TA

-----Original Message-----
From: robert meadows <rpmeadow at bellsouth.net>
To: Dottor Federico Baldi <federico.baldi at dottorbaldi.it>; 'Tom Bridgers' <tarheel6 at msn.com>; 'Don Reaves' <donreaves at gmail.com>; r-390 at mailman.qth.net; fdigio1 <fdigio1 at gmail.com>
Sent: Fri, Jun 26, 2020 12:23 am
Subject: Re: [R-390] R: Wow! Fowler R-390A

 Folks,I do believe that there is some fakery going on with "the rarest of rare" Fowler R390A.  Take a look at the data plate.Contract number indicates a 1964 contract, whilst the internet search of Fowler R390A seems to show a data plate on a "real radio" of 1984.  So, the fakir made up a new data plate and didn't do his faking research very well.  Robert, W4RRD, who just over a week ago purchased my first R390, correct R390, for the second time.  Traded it off a long time ago for a R390A that got sold when the bid D came along, then out of the blue am contacted by a fellow who responded to a note with a local radio club that I am looking for older radios.  The 390 came home the next day...
No, it isn't for sale, no big D possible, just rent "em.
Ask the seller to verify his radio, I did, and for what I see, it is a fake, simply due to the wrong contract number.  The data plate is same contract number as shown on the Fowler info, but, the 84 on a real radio is on this FAKE a 64...
Might offer him what it is worth, around 200 bucks.Cheers All,
R

    On Thursday, June 25, 2020, 11:31:19 PM EDT, fdigio1 <fdigio1 at gmail.com> wrote:  

 Only because Fowler revealed a itself as a "foolish" enterprise,does it justfy its 10.000$ price? Another foolish move. 😖🤦‍♂️73Francesco - IN3XZPInviato da Tablet Samsung.
-------- Messaggio originale --------Da: Dottor Federico Baldi <federico.baldi at dottorbaldi.it> Data: 25/06/20  21:58  (GMT+01:00) A: 'fdigio1' <fdigio1 at gmail.com>, 'Tom Bridgers' <tarheel6 at msn.com>, 'Don Reaves' <donreaves at gmail.com>, R-390 at mailman.qth.net Oggetto: R: [R-390] Wow! Fowler R-390A But it isn't a common R-390A/URR it is (or should be) a Fowler73  de Federico IZ1FID-----Messaggio originale-----Da: r-390-bounces at mailman.qth.net <r-390-bounces at mailman.qth.net> Per conto di fdigio1Inviato: giovedì, 25. giugno 2020 11:29A: Tom Bridgers <tarheel6 at msn.com>; Don Reaves <donreaves at gmail.com>; R-390 at mailman.qth.netOggetto: Re: [R-390] Wow! Fowler R-390AAbsurd price 🤣🤣73 Francesco IN3XZP Inviato da smartphone Samsung Galaxy.-------- Messaggio originale --------Da: Tom Bridgers <tarheel6 at msn.com> Data: 25/06/20  08:04  (GMT+01:00) A: Don Reaves <donreaves at gmail.com>, R-390 at mailman.qth.net Oggetto: Re: [R-390] Wow! Fowler R-390A Oops, I misread Don's email.  This radio has been restored and is on Ebay.The bad news?  The opening bid is $9,995The 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 ina lifetime experience...Second, It's rare, for sure.  But $10,000?  Sorry not for me.  Not in my budget.I hope whoever buys it gets $10,000 worth of enjoyment out of it!  No question.To the right collector or enthusiast, or ham, it's worth it.73,-Tom  KE4RHHhttps://www.ebay.com/itm/Fowler-390-A-Ham-Radio-Communication-receiver-No-1-of-5-Restored-and-Documented/264772723687?hash=item3da5af23e7:g:uw4AAOSwFghe8U61[https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/uw4AAOSwFghe8U61/s-l400.jpg]<https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fowler-390-A-Ham-Radio-Communication-receiver-No-1-of-5-Restored-and-Documented/264772723687?hash=item3da5af23e7:g:uw4AAOSwFghe8U61>Fowler 390 A Ham Radio Communication receiver No.1 of 5 Restored and Documented | eBay<https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fowler-390-A-Ham-Radio-Communication-receiver-No-1-of-5-Restored-and-Documented/264772723687?hash=item3da5af23e7:g:uw4AAOSwFghe8U61>Fowler 390 A Ham Radio Communication receiver No.1 of 5 Restored and Documented .This is the true Holy Grail of R390As serial number 1 of 5 by Fowler Industries in 1985.www.ebay.com________________________________From: r-390-bounces at mailman.qth.net <r-390-bounces at mailman.qth.net> on behalf of Don Reaves <donreaves at gmail.com>Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2020 12:56 AMTo: R-390 at mailman.qth.net <R-390 at mailman.qth.net>Subject: Re: [R-390] Wow! Fowler R-390AThis receiver gets out and about.  I remember seeing and admiring it backin 2001 in Dallas, when it was a basket case.On Wed, Jun 24, 2020 at 6:40 PM jbrannig via R-390 <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>wrote:> Can I get much for my EAC?All I hear lately is static and weak> signalsJimSent from my Galaxy Tab® A> -------- Original message --------From: Roy Morgan <k1lky68 at gmail.com>> Date: 6/24/20  5:53 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: R-390 Forum <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>> Subject: [R-390] Wow!  Fowler R-390A (I’m not sure how this auction got up> in my browser.)https://www.ebay.com/itm/264772723687"Fowler 390 A Ham> Radio Communication receiver No.1 of 5 Restored and Documented “I’m not> sure I will bid, since I already have three of the other four.HAH!Roy> MorganK1LKY since> 1958k1lky68 at gmail.com______________________________________________________________R-390> mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/r-390Help:> http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:R-390 at mailman.qth.netThis> list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list:> http://www.qsl.net/donate.html> ______________________________________________________________> R-390 mailing list> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/r-390> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm> Post: mailto:R-390 at mailman.qth.net>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html--Don Reaves  W5OR8101 Barrett Rd.Roland AR 72135Fiber: 501.244.3574Radio: 501.952.8573______________________________________________________________R-390 mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/r-390Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:R-390 at mailman.qth.netThis list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________R-390 mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/r-390Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:R-390 at mailman.qth.netThis list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
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