My quick 2 cents.. Lettering: "cure" the panel for a few weeks then..fill the engraving with white latex enamel (house paint).. water and elbow grease clean...
DCrespy@...
Nov 1, 1998 1:19 pm
3649
I have been asked by E-Mail and even phone calls to post the audio from the special St. Helena broadcast up on the WWW site. That has been done in the usual...
Chuck Rippel
crippel@...
Nov 1, 1998 1:48 pm
3650
Greetings, I'm looking for a clean and working signal meter for a R-390A. The one in the set hangs up across the range, very sluggish. To trade? NIB...
Bill Wilson
billo@...
Nov 1, 1998 2:40 pm
3651
Greetings, Still not satisfied with the performance of the R-390 I decided to investigate further. Yes, the radio "seemed" to working fine but something...
Bill Wilson
billo@...
Nov 1, 1998 2:41 pm
3652
I have 4 units ready for sale. They are pick up in Northridge,CA. or plus shipping. I will pack properly for shipping. They are all working and in good shape....
Dan Arney
kn6di@...
Nov 1, 1998 5:28 pm
3653
GREAT job Bill. Thanks for sharing the info. It all helps. 73's John ... -- Best 73's John K7JB E-Mail: k7jb@... Packet: K7JB @...
John R Bookout K7JB
k7jb@...
Nov 1, 1998 5:33 pm
3654
Hi from Oman Bill, As my family is in Texas, and I am sitting here in oman all alone (no tears please). I have lots of time. I brought the audio and IF...
John Watkins
jwatkin@...
Nov 1, 1998 5:41 pm
3655
Some of you asked, so here it is. Yes I took my General class exams. yes, I did pass! As of Wednesday October 28th, it is KC8KTX/AG. Thanks for caring. Now...
Duane Fischer
dfischer@...
Nov 1, 1998 6:11 pm
3656
Hello All, I have been singularly unsuccessful in aquiring a R390/A on this list. I replyed to 3 posts for 390/a's for sale. I asked for more data on the ...
Orrin Bentz
orrinhbe@...
Nov 1, 1998 6:16 pm
3657
I have an antenna question that is not related to the R-390A. If any of you can help me with a trap vertical, please contact me. Thanks! duane Fischer...
Duane Fischer
dfischer@...
Nov 1, 1998 9:00 pm
3658
Hello All, I finally concluded a deal for a R390/A. Thanks to all the fine people who responded to my query. Now the saga begins. Manuals, spline wrenches,...
Orrin Bentz
orrinhbe@...
Nov 2, 1998 1:04 am
3659
Hi..... Somebody inquired about R-390 meters wanted (for trade), I unfortunately "dumped" the msg before thinking. What I have is a pair of meters from a "68"...
Philip Atchley
ko6bb@...
Nov 2, 1998 1:55 am
3660
Another source for water based paints are craft shop acrilic paints (sorry on the spelling) . We have used it here with the kids on duck decoy's and other...
Jon Oldenburg
jonandvalerieoldenbur...
Nov 2, 1998 2:01 am
3661
I was a little bored today and decided to "play" with the EAC that I just finished going thru a few weeks ago. I noticed that with the antenna inputs...
Nolan Lee
nlee@...
Nov 2, 1998 2:19 am
3662
Orrin and list, I'm glad to see that you got a set. I must admit that my first thought was about major surgery and lifting 80 pound radios. Seems like a good...
Bill Hawkins
bill@...
Nov 2, 1998 3:37 am
3663
If any of you sent me "important" e-mail today, please send it again. My grandson erase today's mail! duane fischer ... Submissions r-390@......
Duane Fischer
dfischer@...
Nov 2, 1998 3:43 am
3664
Nolan Lee wrote: An interesting post and one that got me thinking about my own experience. ... <snip> ... My EAC has always had a bit of hum evident while it's...
Morris Odell
morriso@...
Nov 2, 1998 4:15 am
3665
Earlier on, someone had posted a query about AIR (All India Radio) broadcasts. You could check their website instead.... http://air.kode.net Go directly to...
Percy Mistry
Percy_Mistry@...
Nov 2, 1998 5:00 am
3666
... +++++++++++++++++++++++++ What a pessimist ! ! ! Where's your spirit of adventure? What? Do you want a radio that you just ..............turn on........
Joe Foley
redmenaced@...
Nov 2, 1998 5:05 am
3667
Hi, So, if someone got an R-390 A in their Christmas Stocking................ (I can dream, can't I?). Let's say a St. Julian's Creek victim. What would be...
Joe Foley
redmenaced@...
Nov 2, 1998 5:07 am
3668
In fact AIR is a good DX catch, I have heard many of their sites over the years, very seldom a blockbuster signal. They do QSL them, but response varies from...
Philip Atchley
ko6bb@...
Nov 2, 1998 6:32 am
3669
... I've never noticed a physical noise from the power transformer. I used the EAC as a test bed to check my two spare PS modules (Collins). I never had any...
Nolan Lee
nlee@...
Nov 2, 1998 11:36 am
3670
... just in case anyone cares, the 1967 EAC power supply ( previously OEM solid stated ) in my 1960 EAC hums so loud I can hear it across the room ,though is...
Tom Norris
badger@...
Nov 2, 1998 1:48 pm
3671
... Rip it apart for parts. I've seen a couple of radios from there. Too many "little things" damaged by the elements. You'd be looking at hundreds and...
Nolan Lee
nlee@...
Nov 2, 1998 2:40 pm
3672
... You tried feeding it 110 or 115 volts thru a variac? Also, I'm curious, did it hum when you used tube rectifiers? ... I'll pass. I'm never conformed to...
Nolan Lee
nlee@...
Nov 2, 1998 2:51 pm
3673
Hi 390Aers: Does anyone know the correct procedure to align T-401 in the crystal osc. subchassis? The use of talcum powder in the slugs provides for excellent...
laffitte
laffitte@...
Nov 2, 1998 2:59 pm
3674
It was my xfmr that made noise I think. Still hums magnetostrictively with no load and with a pure resistive load; maybe it had tuned windings or a Cuk...
Steve Stutman
sstut@...
Nov 2, 1998 3:23 pm
3675
... +++++++++++++ Tetracyclene will clear that up, if not, then a small amount of lead behind the ear will. Joe ...
Joe Foley
redmenaced@...
Nov 2, 1998 4:09 pm
3676
R-390A's: I have never noticed anyone making a comment about one particular aspect that we all should take notice of when installing metal film resistors. I...
John R Bookout K7JB
k7jb@...
Nov 2, 1998 4:33 pm
3677
Hello, I have seen two coatings (besides color) for metal film resistors: 1) A shiny paint that seems a little tough to scratch or flake off 2) A dull paint...
