Signal Corps. US Army Handheld Receiver / Transmitter Model RT-196/PRC-6

Manufacturer: Signal Corps. US Army

Model Number: RT-196/PRC-6

Serial #: 37999

Equipment Description: Handheld Receiver / Transmitter

Label Write-up:
Walkie-Talkie, "banana radio", "prick-6". It was designed and used by the US military during the Korean War and was in use by the US Marine Corps as late as 1972. The unit may be changed in the field by replacing the crystal and adjusting tuned circuits. Made by Ratheon MFG Co.

Dates Produced: 1952

Original Price:

The museum's inventory number: MRT-1445

Located at Museum in: Military Room