An amazing R-390A find

[Findm-Keepm]

Originally Posted by Sandy G

It is rumored that the Gov't has bunches of them stashed in the event of WW3, because it was felt that EMP damage could render solid state receivers inoperable.

Sandy,

The Cheatham Naval Supply Annex near Wlliamsburg Virginia is where they are at - my brother gave me a "micro tour" of the place in early 1999 - there are racks of older radio and shipboard electronics gear. Seeing the photos, I'm convinced it was R-390s I saw up there in the hundreds.

My brother was in charge of outfitting one of the new (it was then...) aircraft carriers with the support equipment to maintain naval aircraft. When sumpin' went lost, he played sleuth/explorer until he found it in one of the many warehouses there.

Prolly some of the best recreational facilities up there too - kind of a best kept secret for folks that know about the place.

Cheers,