[R-390] Chinese parts

[rbethman]

I guess everyone has "focused" in on the NSNs vs. the FSNs, and the two 
specified digits.

I would like to point out - AND - REMIND folks, in addition to asking again.

The ORIGINAL BFO in my '51 Contract Collins Blue Striper - has the tag 
still on it.  It is MADE BY *ARTISAN*. (All the modules are COLLINS.  
The IF module has stamped on the side adjacent to the "frame side": 
FINAL I. F. UNIT (2nd Line) - 540 7577 006 (3rd Line) COL. SER. NO. 
(Then a separate stamp in larger "font") 35.   It also is stamped on top 
with a MOD 1.  all of these markings are covered with either a varnish 
or shellac.  I'm not sure which.

I will NOT polish the aluminum as some do, as this would - 1) Serve no 
purpose.  The aluminum is MFP'd, and is NOT corroded.  2) It would 
remove all the original "ink" stamps that identify them.

The Fair Radio BFOs are MADE BY *ARTISAN*.

The BFOs being sold by Surplus Sales of Nebraska are MADE BY ARTISAN.

Where in the *bloody* world did ANYONE derive that these are CHINESE PARTS!

Bob - N0DGN

On 6/17/2010 12:28 PM, Barry Williams wrote:
> I was issued one of those kits. They had a top of the line Canon F-1
> camera. I forget what lens came with it. Also had a nice, aluminum
> carrying case.
>
> I have the TM somewhere. I'll try and find it to look up stock numbers.
>
>
> Barry