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Radio Engraving

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operator5290

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What is a good way to engrave your radio? I don't want to use a dremel engraving tool, because I want a really professional look. I was thinking about purchasing a set of alphabetic punches and punching each letter on one by one, anyone have any experience with this?
 

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Find a shop that does trophy or awards work. Punches will just crack the plastic
 

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I know if you order directly from /\/\ you can have it engraved. When I sent in my MTS2000 to have the LCD replaced, there was an option on the repair form for case engraving... Maybe the Depot can do it?
 

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Most radio shops that do PD and FD work have an engraving machine that will do a neat job for, I suspect, short money.
 
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