[R-390] Black Faced 390A on Ebay - R-390a Trivia

[Dan Arney]

Dave Faria wrote:

>I've got one of those curiosity questions.  There is a 390A on Ebay and the seller says its a repainted panel and it made me wonder.  Is it true the black faced radios were used on submarines and the lettering was red rather than white??  I don't know where I heard that or read it - anyone know??
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>Thanks
>Dave WA5TEZ
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Dave, I do R-390A panels in black with red lettering on order and have 2 
or 3 in stock.
Hank
KN6DI