Original Korean War US Army RT-196/PRC-6 Radio Transceiver – 1951 Emerson Contract Third Reich Member's Name: Josef Balke

Member's Name: Josef Balke

probably belonging to an RAF Crewman stationed at Oakes Field Training Base in Nassau

There is a few tiny areas of paint loss and the metal beneath is of a silver colour

The diameter at the top is 10cm (4 inches)

Ribbed pattern

Original Korean War US Army RT-196/PRC-6 Radio Transceiver – 1951 Emerson Contract Third Reich Member's Name: Josef BalkeAn original U. S. Army Signal Corps RT 196 PRC 6 "Handie Talkie" transceiver. Developed by Raytheon as the FM successor to the iconic WWII AM SCR 536, the PRC 6 became the primary squad level tactical radio during the late Korean War and early Vietnam War eras. This specific unit features an extremely desirable 1951 procurement contract plate (Order No. 16824 PH 51), manufactured under military contract by the Emerson Radio and Phonograph Corporation.