[ARC5] BC 457 SCR274N Radio transmitter in original unmodified condition

[john rose]

I think the seller is right. Look at the new pix. Unless there was a lot of effort expended to reproduce the yellow paint on the rear apron. The internals look good, you eagle eyes can double check them. I agree that the shine on the crinkle looks suspicious although it could be some kind of polish.






From: Dennis DuVall
Sent: ‎Sunday‎, ‎November‎ ‎16‎, ‎2014 ‎12‎:‎16‎ ‎PM
To: Tim Des
Cc: arc5





Repainted?  No doubt about it.  “Original unmodified condition” ?  No way!

Dennis D.  W7QHO
Glendale, CA

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> On Nov 16, 2014, at 9:07 AM, Tim Des <timpdes at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> Does "original unmodified condition" include the black wrinkle paint?
> Maybe I'm off base or a bit too obsessed, but that unit was repainted.
> Before revealing my concern to the seller, I asked him to post rear and
> bottom view photos.
> 
> Most sellers use almost the exact same phrases to admit total ignorance
> of the radio and it's history. Often, their declarations sound a bit corny.
> However, "original unmodified condition" is a serious claim made
> to elevate the price.
> 
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/BC457-SCR-274-N-Transmitter-7-9-1-MC-WWII-Command-Set-ARC-5-ORIGINAL-/171544289400?ssPageName=ADME:SS:SS:US:3160
> 
> eBay item number:
> 171544289400
> 
> Tim Desiato  WA8LHB
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