[AMRadio] SP200/BC1004

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

On Fri, Feb 1, 2013 at 11:32 AM, <djed1 at aol.com> wrote:

> I've never seen one clearcoated, except for the BC-779 I had as a kid, and
> I stripped that one.  I would judge from the condition of the wires that
> someone refurbished the radio, and the front panel is not original.
>

I think this accounts for most if not all of such instances. There are
always stories that so-and-so said was true because his neighbor had a
friend who knew someone who was there, but without actual documentation or
a first hand account, they're just stories. The notorious black paneled
R-390As supposedly custom painted for the NSA and other 'black' agencies
are a perfect example. A period photo is excellent proof, even if it
doesn't explain the details as to why.

~ Todd/KAQ