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The photo below shows all 3 versions of the RT-1246. One is all silver, the other is half silver half gray, and the last one is the rare RT-1246E model with LED meters instead of needle meters. This one is really cool because it has one meter for input levels and another for output levels.
It's too bad these radios were so poorly built. Open it up and you'll discover lots of empty space, with thin, cheap wires hanging unsecured. There are several common problems with this model:
1) The VU meters are often frozen. You can try cleaning the needle pivot with alcohol, but that doesn't always work.
2) The decorative metal trim around the meters often falls off and becomes lost.
3) The tape door mechanism is poorly designed. It often sits crooked or gets broken off. If it's missing, a JVC M70 door will fit.
4) After disassembly, the upper edge of the case is difficult to reassemble, so it often gets bent by impatient owners.
5) The antennas get broken easily. You can buy the FS-12H antenna from Russell Industries, it fits.