[Milsurplus] 18M Questions

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Probably, there isn't one.  In the TCH manual, there is no top view photo 
of the radio cabinet.  But all of the typical information pertaining to the 
radio itself is all engraved on the front panel, except for a Contract 
Number.  If there is a plate on top of the cabinet, I would expect it to be the 
one for the complete radio set (radio, loading coil, dynamotor supply, etc.).  
Like the one on top of a TCS transmitter cabinet.  Pertains to the entire 
system, not just the transmitter.  Likewise, there is no bright shiny Collins 
tag attached to the from of the 18M-5 in the TCH.  COLLINS is already 
engraved twice on the front panel.

In a message dated 12/05/2011 23:23:03 PM Central Standard Time, 
kargo_cult at msn.com writes: 
> The nameplate on top the 18M, what does it say? The nameplate on the 18M 
> recently
> on Epay, that does look homebrew to me. Even hokey, I'd say.  How about 
> the 
> shiny
> Collins badge on the front of that one? That doesn't look right either, 
> for 
> the time period.
> I wonder if that touch was an "upgrade" ? ( to borrow a militaria 
> collecting 
> term. )
> Thanks-  Hue 

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