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WWII Imperial Japanese Army Type 94-6 VHF Transmitter Receiver Small Field Radio. WWII Imperial Japanese Army Type 94-6 Type 94 Mark 6 (Mk VI) VHF Transmitter Receiver Small Field Radio with Complete and Intact, Data Plate Showa 19 2 (February 1944 Dated) Serial Number 23102, and'Military Secret' Plate - Overall Nice Issued Condition as Photographed with wear as seen (functionality unknown = not tested) - Recent Estate Acquisition & Presented as Acquired, Very Rare. Japanese WWII miniature VHF transceiver. Model 94 Mark 6 (also 94-6) was a miniature single-valve portable transceiver that was used by the Japanese Army during WWII, as part of a series of Army radios. The name is derived from the Japanese year of development 2594 (1934), with the Mk.

Development of the radio began in 1934 and the first units were delivered in 1935. Initially the radio was only suitable for a single band, but a few years later (around 1937) the range was extended and a three-position band selector was added. According to the name plate, the radio shown here was manufactured in February 1943. Note that these radios are only suitable for short-range traffic. Rumor has it that during the heavy fights at Guadalcanal, American Marines captured quite a few Japanese radios and put them to use for their own communication because they worked so well. The radios were even described in the American amateur radio magazine QST during the war, in September 1943. In addition, the American War Department published a technical bulletin in October 1944, in which the 94-6 is described in the English language. After WWII, the US ordered the destruction of all German and Japanese war-time equipment, which is why so few of these beautiful radios have survived. Check back often - we search estates and sources across the world to bring a fine selection of militaria. Please review all photos for details regarding the condition of the item listed - further condition information will be included in the listing as is relevant, if you need additional photographs or have questions regarding the condition please do not hesitate to ask. I describe all items to the best of my ability - please do not hesitate to ask any and all questions prior to the close of the listing. Mistakes very rarely occur - however if one does please rest assured that it will be corrected.