Because of the popularity of the broadcast band receivers in the old military setups, and what seems to be a scarcity of the remote frequency dials for them, you have to take what you can find and not be too picky about which was manufactured by whom.

You know that modern wrist watch face luminescent paint is both non-radioactive and available online, if you need your dials to glow in the dark. ;>)

73

Mark D

WW2RDO

“In matters of style, float with the current. In matters of Principle, stand like a rock. “. - Thomas Jefferson

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On Feb 12, 2026, at 8:31 AM, Michael Hanz <[email protected]> wrote:

Definitely uncommon. If you include the AN/ARC-5 version (6052), there appears to be more around. The ARA and 274N version (lower right in the image below) has a lot more ticks on the dial. They don't have that lovely UV night illumination capability, though, so there is that tradeoff.

- Mike KC4TOS

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On 2/12/2026 7:12 AM, [email protected] wrote:

In 50 years of collecting, I have seen one.

On 2/11/26, 11:46 PM, hwhall--- via ARC5 <[email protected]> wrote:

This is the ARC-5 or SCR-274-N remote control box tuning dial for a BC-946-B receiver (the .55 - 1.5 MC set). Are there any out there or are these another bit of hen's teeth or unobtanium?

Wayne

WB4OGM

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