Adam, my R-390 developped that same problem after years of use.  I read about 
and performed on it the followinf.  Once you can remove the micro switch from 
the switch assembly (as I recall there are washer/shims that are critical) you 
shoild be able to use something lije an exacto blade to open tge switch and 
clean any debris out of the switch & clean as needed the contacts   A 
replacement switch is almost as rare as the twinex connector but I snagged one 
from Fair Radio Sales (they sold out quickly).GL & 73 Al WB8FEQ
-------- Original message --------From: Adam Morehouse <morehous...@gmail.com> 
Date: 8/14/25  8:26 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: R-390 Mailing List 
<r-390@mailman.qth.net> Subject: [R-390] My 'new' R390 I brought up my recently 
acquired R-390 slowly on a variac. No smoke, andit picks up stations - not 
quite as good as my R390A, but thats to beexpected since its been asleep for 20 
years.Power switch doesn't turn off, I'll need to find one. Local Audio 
isextremely quiet unless the BFO is turned on, then it's too loud (turned 
allthe way down and it's still booming). Line meter also doesn't functionunless 
the BFO is turned on. With my Kiwa MAP hooked to IF out, it soundsdecent.Where 
should I start :DAdam 
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