[ARC5] BC 457 SCR274N Radio transmitter in originalunmodified condition

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>From at least 1937 through 1965, I never saw a set or component with a 
Signal Corps Contract Number on it.  A Contract was a broad  open-ended 
agreement that mostly said something like "yeah, we'll build whatever widgets you 
want for the duration".  Most nameplates (not all) include the Signal Corps 
Order Number.  The number on the rear of the chassis is not a Signal Corps 
Order Number.  Wrong syntax.  My guess is that it's a subcontract identifier 
between A.R.C. and WECo.

In a message dated 11/17/2014 16:45:09 PM Central Standard Time, 
aaf-radio-1 at aafradio.org writes: 
> Good eye.  The back apron says Contract No. W-227-SC-2586, while the top 
> tag reads 1509-NY-41...
> 
> On 11/17/2014 8:36 AM, arc5 at ix.netcom.com wrote:
> >Please check the back skirt for the order number.  Might be a mixed top.  
> Seen many "middle run" and Stromberg ATA chassis with top unpainted but 
> never seen a 1509 without it.  Regards, Dave S.

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