[R-390] Name Plate Screw Size?

[Renee K6FSB]

#3 you mean a 3-48? those were on the ARC-5 stuff IIRC
Renée

On 10/2/22 4:13 PM, Barry wrote:
> I figured #3s were an odd size.  Likely someone modified the panel and I think finding another #3 screw won't be easy.
>
> Thanks,
> Barry - N4BUQ
>
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>> The screws on both of my R390's are 2-56.
>>
>> Tom
>> W3TA
>>
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>> On Behalf Of Barry
>> Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2022 4:21 PM
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>> Subject: [R-390] Name Plate Screw Size?
>>
>> I have an R390 that's missing one of the screws that holds the nameplate to
>> the front panel.  I'm pretty sure the size for the R390A is #2-56; however,
>> this is an R390 and appears to have #3 screws (measures about 0.097"
>> diameter).  Does anyone know whether the R390 used #3 sizes for the
>> nameplate or, possibly, has someone tapped the holes just a bit larger in my
>> front panel to accommodate #3 screws?
>>
>> In any case, I suppose I'm going to need a #3 to fill that hole.  Not sure
>> if the local store where I've bought lots of small stainless-steel pan-head
>> machine screws will have #3 but I can check.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Barry - N4BUQ
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