Rectangular portable transmitter-receiver radio encased in a metal and plastic housing with control switches, a volume knob, and multiple input/output ports for microphone, speaker, and antenna connections. The front control panel features toggle switches for “MIC/ON” and “OFF,” as well as a speaker grille and external connection points.
The back panel bears three identification plates:
Royal Canadian Air Force plate marked “Receiver–Transmitter, Radio RT-5018/PRC-503”
General Electric Company Limited plate, serial no. 757
Canadian General Electric Co. Ltd. blue label with reference no. 5820/21-810-1178
Stamped manufacturing date: 1965, contract no. CD465613.
The body includes a silver metal bracket likely used for carrying or securing the radio, and remnants of black paint on the metal casing.