Destruction instructions for Zenith R-520/URR

From: martina AT bri.hp.com (Martin Ackroyd)
Newsgroups: rec.antiques.radio+phono
Subject: Re: Destruction instructions for Zenith R-520/URR

Harvey M. Spencer (hspencer AT igate1.hac.com) wrote:

:I recently got an original copy of the Dept. of the Army tech. manual 
:for the entitled radio, the military version of the Trans-oceanic Model 
:500.  The instructions for destruction to prevent enemy use are 
:fascinating.  They are repeated here.
:
:
: Method of Destruction
:
: a. Smash. Smash the controls, tubes, switches, capacitors, and
:    transformers; use sledges, axes, handaxes, pickaxes, hammers, crowbars,
:    or heavy tools.
:
: b. Cut. Cut internal and external wires and cables; use axes, handaxes,
:    or machetes.
:
: c. Burn. Burn cords, resistors, capacitors, wiring, and instruction
:    books; use gasoline, kerosene, oil, flame throwers, or incendiary
:    grenades.
:
: d. Bend. Bend panels and chassis.
:
: e. Explode. If explosives are necessary, use firearms, grenades, or TNT.
:
: f. Dispose. Bury or scatter the destroyed parts in slit trenches,
:    foxholes, or other holes, or throw them into streams.
:
: g. Destroy. Destroy everything.

Funny - I've just been repairing a Ferranti radio from around 1946.

A previous repair effort seems to have used most of the foregoing repair
methods.

Last updated Thursday 21 January 2010