Is this WW2 vintage, and what is the value? What should I be looking for on these?
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Looks to me to be WWII vintage.
what do the numbers on the spec plate read?
Value $100-300 depending on who's buying & selling. -
Thanks Jerry, it is not mine so I'm checking on the info on the spec plate.HCComment
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On the front there is a plate that sayes:
signal corps us army
radio receiver and transmitter
bc-611-f
L.S.D. serial no.4625
On the lower right hand side there is a smaller plate. it says.
freq 3885
channel
bat. date
There is also a call no.XX69
Above that in small letters: mwo-11-235-7
mfp-lsdHCComment
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That's actually the "Handy Talkie" The "Walky Talkie" was a backpack unit.
The F designation means it has a compartment on the bottom for an earphone set, the lid & contents for the compartment appears to be missing from yours.
These were developed by Motorola, the same company that makes cell phones today. Market price is in the $150 range.
The US Army signal corps museum at Fort Gordon has lots more info.
http://www.gordon.army.mil/ocos/museum/Comment
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Harry,
Here is a link to one on a dealer site for $220.
Regards,
Fred
http://www.warrelics.com/world_war_i...29+order+by+IDComment
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Thanks for the great info guys!HCComment
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