BubbaBob wrote:

Jim wrote:

On Tue, 09 Mar 2004 17:22:03 GMT, David
wrote:

Unless you are a truly hard-core DXer with tube electronics
maintenance skills and equipment, you are asking for trouble.

The things are difficult to tune, require annual tweaks, use
parts no longer made, burn copious amounts of electricity and
will ruin any piece of furniture you put them on top of.

Amen to all of that. I used to have both (390 and 390A). They
are a perfect example of Rube Goldberg-ish design, the reception
is nothing spectacular and the audio quality is mediocre at
best.

I bought them just so I could say I had owned them, and sold
them both after about 6 months. This was about 15 years ago.
Every "radio owner/collector" should own one or the other at
some point, just to see one in action. They are marvels of
mechanical complexity, but no match for even a $150 portable.
My Radio Shack DX-440 is a better radio.

Jim




I used to repair R-392's when I was in the Army. If one is set up
properly, its performance is astounding. However, I've never seen one
in civilian life that was properly maintained (other than my own and
the ones I set up for friends). The 392 and its sister R-390's are
high maintainence items and almost no one takes the time or has the
knowledge and technique to make them sing.

What's the best source of information on getting the most out of these
receivers?


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