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GE M-PA DATE CODE LOOKUP

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I'm a huge /\/\ fan and have mastered how to look up and translate the DOM (Date of Manufacture) but I've recently added some General Electric/Ericsson Portables to my vast collection and cannot seem to find anything online on how to decipher & translate the DOM. Can anyone point me in the right direction. Below I'll list what's on the back of a M-PA Scan model I have. Thanks
Scott (N4SYR)

Line 1 - Ericsson Inc.
Line 2 - MODL : PAH02 (which translates to VHF 6-Watt 157-174 MHz)
Line 3 - SER# : 1459898 95136
Line 4 - CANADA : TR-182 2871935641
Line 5 - FCC ID : AXATR-182-C5
Line 6 - MADE IN LYNCHBURG,VA USA (That's the most important line lol)
 
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kracky said:
"95136" is the date code.--------1995-Week-13--6th day of the week. I worked on these here in Lynchburg for years.
These made great radios for Ham use back in the day. MRK line as well.
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Thank you sir. That’s easier than my Motorola’s. And very proud (and I’m sure you are to) that they were made in this great country.
 
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Along those lines...

Back when I was still on the bench an agency we serviced had a fleet of M-PA's. One officer got into a pursuit, subject bailed out and the officer chased him on foot. As he was exiting his patrol unit his speaker mic cord got caught on something, but he was determined and just kept on running until something gave way. I was amazed it was the connector on the radio that finally pulled out. The speaker mic wasn't harmed at all.

That's the story the officer gave at least, so I'm guessing it was true. A new frame later and he was back in business.
 
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KevinC said:
Along those lines...

Back when I was still on the bench an agency we serviced had a fleet of M-PA's. One officer got into a pursuit, subject bailed out and the officer chased him on foot. As he was exiting his patrol unit his speaker mic cord got caught on something, but he was determined and just kept on running until something gave way. I was amazed it was the connector on the radio that finally pulled out. The speaker mic wasn't harmed at all.

That's the story the officer gave at least, so I'm guessing it was true. A new frame later and he was back in business.
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Only radio I ever saw more rugged and reliable was those old 'Dumont' bricks.
 
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