Sort of OT-but fascinating

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

What's even more special is that none of them could be brought up to
spec when completed and had to be slapped around to do so. They're not
'Fowler-built-from-scratch' either, but assembled from old stock
modules and the likes. You could buy an older example and get a much
better receiver, it would just lack the bragging rights. And of
course, we all know that bragging rights are what really define the
value of an old radio. *cough*

At least it's an actual, verifiable receiver - more than can be said
for the 'intelligence-agency-black' fairy tales. (o:

~ Todd,  KA1KAQ

On 7/24/07, tom norris <r390a at bellsouth.net> wrote:
> What's so special about that Fowler radio is only 5 were built.
>
> What makes it extra special is that those 5 were built in 1984!
> Fowler had a special contract for a short run of these --- this thing
> is "hen's teeth" as only 2 more (I think) are know to exist.  I'm
> afraid to see what it goes for, and there is a lively discussion on
> the R-390 list on the thing.
>
> The guy isn't blowing smoke with his description other that going a
> bit overboard about the ships.
>
> Tom

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