[Milsurplus] First RAK/L production

[Mike Morrow]

>The set was desigtned for fit to all 1900-1930s vessels
>& I speculate this variation was endemic to old-
>timers like the Nevada & Arizona

It seems to me from what I've observed that the RAK/RAL series was
the closest thing to being the "standard" receiving set on WWII USN
vessels.  Even late war new-make submarines were using this series.

When did the RBA/RBB/RBC begin deployment in new ship construction?
At one time I would have called this series the quintessential WWII
USN receiving set, but I think available evidence shows that the
RAK/RAL earns that title with considerable margin.

Mike / KK5F