[AMRadio] SP200/BC1004

[C.L. Mitchell]

Never did see or know about a black radio in a 'black' ops organization.  Mostly they used stock-looking stuff.  Easier to explain if it looked like original issue stuff.  But, there are always exceptions.
 
Mitch,  K9PNP
 

> Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2013 12:06:58 -0500
> From: ka1kaq at gmail.com
> To: djed1 at aol.com
> CC: amradio at mailman.qth.net; mjcal77 at yahoo.com
> Subject: Re: [AMRadio] SP200/BC1004
> 
> 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
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