{"product_id":"wwii-sa-4a-apa-1-radar-antenna-signal-switch-unit","title":"WWII SA-4A\/APA-1 Radar Antenna Signal Switch Unit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWWII SA-4A\/APA-1 Radar Antenna Signal Switch Unit 24V DC Auto-Lite Aircraft Radar Component\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal WWII-era U.S. military SA-4A\/APA-1 Signal Switch assembly, a specialized component used in airborne radar and electronic systems. This unit is part of the APA-1 radar equipment family and features a heavy-duty Auto-Lite 24-volt DC motorized switching mechanism designed to route antenna and video signals within military radar installations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front panel is clearly marked:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSA-4A\/APA-1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 Volts DC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eANT. PORT-L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eANT. STBD-R\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eREC. ANT.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVIDEO INPUT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVIDEO-L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVIDEO-R\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rear-mounted Auto-Lite signal switch is marked:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuto-Lite, Toledo, Ohio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignal Switch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 Volts D.C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1800 R.P.M.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a substantial and well-built piece of WWII electronics engineering featuring original military connectors, wiring, and data plates. Ideal for collectors of airborne radar equipment, Army Air Forces artifacts, aviation electronics, Signal Corps displays, museum exhibits, or restoration projects involving WWII radar systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal WWII military surplus component.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUntested and sold as a collectible display item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShows honest age, storage wear, and light oxidation consistent with military surplus equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eData plates remain clear and legible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetains original connectors and switch assembly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for condition details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 8” x 8” x 8” (estimate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComponents from the APA-series radar systems were used aboard U.S. military aircraft during World War II for navigation, interception, and radar training applications. Individual components such as this are becoming increasingly difficult to locate, particularly with intact identification plates and original hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43090051792973,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/94C54C62-8A7C-4398-8979-1F88D5188855.jpg?v=1780498165","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/wwii-sa-4a-apa-1-radar-antenna-signal-switch-unit","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}