{"product_id":"westinghouse-jan-714ay-sc259a-wwii-era-radar-microwave-tube-assembly","title":"Westinghouse JAN-714AY \/ SC259A WWII-Era Radar Microwave Tube Assembly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestinghouse JAN-714AY \/ SC259A WWII-Era Radar Microwave Tube Assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Westinghouse JAN-714AY specialized microwave\/radar electron tube assembly, marked “SC259A” and “Made in U.S.A.” This is a substantial military-specification high-frequency component featuring a heavy black metal housing, large finned resonator section, exposed glass vacuum-tube elements, geared tuning mechanism, blue insulated coupling section, and cast protective framework around the tube.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe “JAN” designation indicates Joint Army-Navy standardized military electronics, making this an especially interesting piece for collectors of WWII and early postwar radar, communications, and electronic warfare equipment. The construction is characteristic of the specialized microwave components that made early radar systems possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example retains strong original Westinghouse markings and appears substantially complete. There is normal age\/storage wear including dust, oxidation, scratches, and finish loss. Glass components shown appear intact. Operational condition is unknown and it has not been tested.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent display piece and considerably more interesting than an ordinary receiving tube due to its exposed mechanical tuning system and military JAN designation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTube Crate #1 – Item #41\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43457888682061,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/87E9B1E4-AE34-45E6-9F26-256A68F99649.jpg?v=1786394597","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/westinghouse-jan-714ay-sc259a-wwii-era-radar-microwave-tube-assembly","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}