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jmowreader

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6. If you like hand-wired radios try one of these

Reply to orangecrush (Reply #5)

Sat Nov 16, 2024, 10:43 PM

Nov 16

The R-390A receiver was also designed for military intelligence use. This device has special technology in it that was so advanced for its time the National Security Agency classified the radio for several years. When they finally wanted to admit they had this in their inventory, the one they showed to the public had been prepared for its debut by having the covers welded on.

There are a few R-390As on eBay, at over $1000 apiece - which is probably what the military paid for them in the first place.

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American made vintage radio shootout! (Geek content warning) [View all] orangecrush Nov 16 OP

Back in the day when everything got smaller and smaller we use to call them "boat anchors"..nt mitch96 Nov 16 #1

True orangecrush Nov 16 #2

Let me throw another fine American-made receiver into the discussion jmowreader Nov 16 #3

Sweet hot receiver! orangecrush Nov 16 #5

If you like hand-wired radios try one of these jmowreader Nov 16 #6

Here's my boat anchor orangecrush Nov 16 #7

I prefer the Transoceanic nice flip cover. Keepthesoulalive Nov 16 #4

I had two of them orangecrush Nov 16 #8

I have 2 plus the Philco knock off. Keepthesoulalive Nov 16 #9

Very nice orangecrush Nov 17 #10