[IRCA] R-390A's

["Bob Young" <youngbob53@xxxxxxx>]

Dennis,

Not too long, you have to switch to the 1000-2000 KHz band when you get to 
1000 KHz on the 500-1000 Khz band and start over. I usually then tune down 
to 1710 and start there, they are definitely more work than a new SS radio 
though, but to my mind infinitely more satisfying, boatanchors are addicting 
though, watch out! A few of other real nice ones are Hammarlund SP-600's 
which are also very nice and most of the other better Hammarlunds, HQ-129, 
140, 150 160 etc,. Also a 390 is really nice of which I'm on my way today to 
look at one which I'm sure will follow me home. A 388 is also very nice for 
BCB Dxing.
Check out the 390 list, they sell those and 390's there and usually much 
cheaper than epay,

Bob Young,
Millbury, Ma
KB1OKL


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>Subject: Re: [IRCA] R-390A for sale
>Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2007 03:31:25 +0000
>
>How long does it take to tune a R-390 from 530-1700 kcs?  Hope to buy one 
>some day.
>
>Dennis,
>Vancouver, WA
>
>-------------- Original message --------------
>From: Charles A Taylor <MWDXer@xxxxxxx>
>
> > At 09:01 PM 3/17/2007 +0000, you wrote:
> >
> > >Say Charles (or Phil),
> > >
> > >Does one need 3 phase power to operate an R 390?
> >
> > Jerry,
> > ===================================================
> > Yes, and your town's lights will all dim down when you turn it on.
> >
> > Actually, it draws something like 300 watts at 120 VAC. And it
> > does produce some heat. Single phase.
> >
> > I run mine at 100 VAC (via an autotransformer) to lengthen the life
> > of the components (especially tubes). This also makes it run much 
>cooler.
> > The set suffers no loss in sensitivity
> >
> > I don't turn it on from a cold start. Instead , I "ramp" the 
>autotransformer
> > up to 60 VAC for about 15 sec., then 90 VAC for 15 sec., then 100 VAC
> >
> > I haven't retubed it in 15 years, except for one of the 26Z5 B+ 
>regulators.
> >
> > More questions?
> >
> > ===================================================
> > > > BTW, I thought EAC was associated with Hammarlund.
> > > >
> > > > Phil VY2PR
> > ===================================================
> > Phil,
> >
> > Yes, I believe EAC has a captive corporation of Hammarlund.
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Charles
> >
> > Charles A Taylor, WD4INP
> > Greenville, North Carolina
> >
> >
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