[Milsurplus] Black paint/white paint

[Bruce Gentry]

I remember those clones.  They made their way to the US Air Force as 
well.  I was already familiar with  the Tektronix models they copied, 
and figured it was just being sure there were two or more suppliers. I 
still think the Tektronix had an edge in quality and performance.  

   Bruce Gentry, KA2IVY

Ralph Cameron wrote:
> Paint reminds me of the U.S. Navy contract to buy Tek scopes painted 
> white- Tek refused to deviate from their standard blue  so the gov't 
> awarded contracts to Hiicock and Lavoie. Both contractors copied the Tek 
> scopes including some spare holes that found their way into the chassis. 
> Tek sued and many years later the gov't paid $7million compensation for 
> patent infringement. Past history now and I am sure there3 have been 
> many similar procurement blips.
>
> Ralph
> VE3BBM
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