If you are able to dig into these and repair them, you'll
have one of the *best* SW setups around. IMO its certainly
worth the effort. For SW the R-390 is a better choice, but
the R-390A is still hard to beat.

I've also got a few SP-600's, as well as 51J3 and 51J4's.
The R-390 is better in all respects. SSB converters are in
big demand right now and are worth almost as much as
the R-390A's.

Steve
"The WoodMitch Shop" wrote in message
...
Hello --

I've looked a bit for a nice R-390A to go with my National HRO 60 and
Hammarlund SP-600. A local audio shop clearing an old warehouse has
offered me a combo of a Stewart Warner-built R-390A (Serial Number 27)
and TMC (Technical Material Corporation) CV-657A (BuShips) SSB adapter
they are clearing from an old warehouse. Both units light up, but I hear
only noise on the headphones -- I can't tune in even local BC stations.
Both units appear to be complete --covers in place, correct knobs -- and
in fair to good cosmetic condition. They also have a EAC R-390A in much
worse condition they might throw in.

I would appreciate any thoughts on their value, and a possible source of
information about the TMC SSB unit. I remember seeing a bit of TMC gear
back in the 50's, but haven't seen any advertisements for them dating
after the 60's.

Thanks for any help -- Mitch
(Not a ham, just an old SWL geezer who loves boatanchors.)