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RT-70 & other radios... Stencilling

Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2024 7:47 pm
by Lyle
I have two radios sets that need new stencilling.... anyone have ideas?

I've been web surfing and can find what I'd need...

Big thanks!

Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2024 8:48 pm
by wesk
Best source would be the TM for that radio set.

Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2024 3:51 pm
by radtech
The GRC and VRC radio cases were not stenciled.Modification Work Order numbers(MWO)were stamped on.

Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2024 5:44 pm
by RonD2
Lyle didn't really describe exactly what he needs very well so I could be wrong, but thought he was asking about what I know as the white painted silk-screen labels (a.k.a. "stencils") on the front panel around the knobs, cable connectors, and control indicators?

Maybe he could post a photo.

I have the TM for the VRC-8, 9, and 10 radios and those labels are fairly clearly illustrated.

How they could be duplicated I have no clue, but think there's probably folks out there who restore and maintain vintage military radios that would know?

Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2024 9:07 pm
by wesk
Again going back to the TM for the RT-70 TM 11-290:
Image

Here's fig 1:
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Lyle, This is the only stencilling I see which is on the radio's face panel. Are these what you wish to recreate?

Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2024 3:17 pm
by radtech
Originally the markings were silk screened on.How ever those depot reconditioned had decals made.You may be able to find someone who makes water type decals for it.

Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2024 10:13 am
by Lyle
Sorry gents for the confusion.

Yes, the lettering on the faceplates e.g.: "Volume", "MCS", "Squelch", .... etc.

Very small font in white...