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From [email protected] Fri Feb 14 17:15:46 2003
Subject: [R-390] what is the value of a R390 (note the lack of an A)
I find myself broke and contemplating selling my R390 that has been sleeping in shack for over five
years waiting to be restored. So whats it worth?
This is a Fair radio used, repairable unit in good physical condition with a quite nice engraved front
panel that I bought when Fair still had lots of R390's circa 1996. I also have a very good manual
photocopy, both proper meters, and spare rectifier and regulator tubes but all three covers are missing.
What would be the price range of such a package these days? -- Richard Loken VE6BSV,
From [email protected] Fri Feb 14 19:23:42 2003
Subject: [R-390] what is the value of a R390 (note the lack of an A)
Richard Loken wrote: selling my R390 that has been sleeping >in shack for over five years waiting to be
restored. So whats it worth?
Well, Richard - The good news is that it's an actual radio, not one of the imaginary 'non-A' types.
Sounds like it's pretty complete, I think Hank has repro covers (or maybe those are just for the A
model?). Not sure if you've tested or used the radio at all, so a lot would depend on that. But my guess is
somewhere between $200-$400. The R390 is a much nicer radio than the cost-reduced A model IMHO.
It's also a lot heavier, so shipping will be a consideration. They are not as plentiful as the later A either.
Just having the meters installed is a big plus these days. The missing covers are certainly a lot less
important.
If you can find any possible way, keep it. This is *the* receiver to have for long-term listening. The A is
nice as well, but the R-390 from which it came is truly a marvelous radio. If you have several A models,
I'd suggest moving one of those since it will be much easier to replace. I'm in the process of "culling the
herd" as well, but my remaining R-390 is going nowhere. It's one project I won't minding getting to
later. I sold my duplicate R-390 to Sir George in 1998 for over $300, if that's any hint. It was as
complete as yours with the Utah cover on top, but missing the other two. Both meters, all knobs,
working but needing restoration and a power cord. No manual either.
Hope this helps, and I hope you find a way to keep it. If you do decide to move it, you shouldn't have
any problems finding a buyer. I won't quote the words of Les Locklear (who I think quoted someone
else?) about these radios, as tempting as it is.... Boomer, KA1KAQ
From [email protected] Fri Feb 14 20:19:59 2003
Subject: [R-390] what is the value of a R390 (note the lack of an A)
A now famous quote from Neil Clyne G8LIU......... "The R-390 is a mans radio; the R-390A is a boys
radio" Les Locklear
From Dave Campbell" <[email protected] Sat Feb 15 06:25:17 2003
Subject: [R-390] Need Plastic Window for SP-600
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