[Milsurplus] AN/ARC-8(?) (ART-13B + ARR-15)

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In a message dated 3/16/02 9:48:59 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
w5hpm@airmail.net writes:

<< Criminal  ????    when in 1984-85  the navy is having 5 ea. R-390A's  made
 BRAND NEW  by Fowler   and the Surplus mkt. was readily available with sets
 .. But then these 5 sets wouldn't exist ...   mac/mc    Fowler owner s/n 1 >>

Please tell more about this project. What did the Navy want this particular
tubed receiver for?
Who is Fowler  Co.?
How  did  "Mac" Fowler end up  with one?
Well, i suppose we should at least be grateful governments don't tax us
for building Pyramids any more.
Regards, Hue