{"product_id":"wwii-signal-corps-rectifier-power-unit-ra-133-phoenix-electronics","title":"WWII Signal Corps Rectifier Power Unit RA-133 – Phoenix Electronics","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWWII Signal Corps Rectifier Power Unit RA-133 – Phoenix Electronics – Aircraft Radio Power Supply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal WWII U.S. Army Signal Corps Rectifier Power Unit RA-133 manufactured by Phoenix Electronics, Inc. under Signal Corps contract Order No. 9090-PHILA-46-02. This compact power supply unit was designed to provide operating voltages for military communications and radio equipment and retains its original tubes, capacitors, controls, fuse, and attached power cable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe identification plate is clearly marked:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignal Corps, U.S. Army\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRectifier Power Unit RA-133\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoenix Electronics, Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrder No. 9090-PHILA-46-02\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial Number 979\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 front panel is marked for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.3V AC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e125V DC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA+, A-, B-, B+ terminals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFuse protection\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 unit retains two original vacuum tubes, large filter capacitors, military wiring, original fuse assembly, and attached control cable. Its compact size and complete appearance make it an attractive display piece for collectors of WWII communications equipment, Signal Corps electronics, and military radio gear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRA-series power units were essential support equipment for military communications systems, converting and regulating power for field and airborne electronic equipment. Original examples with intact data plates and tube complement are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal WWII military communications power supply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUntested and sold as a historical collectible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal finish with expected age and storage wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eData plate remains clear and legible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal vacuum tubes, capacitors, fuse, and wiring present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttached control cable included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo restoration noted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review 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 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Interest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWWII Signal Corps collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilitary radio collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVacuum tube enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAircraft communications collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuseum displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilitary electronics restoration projects\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\u003eA scarce and highly displayable WWII-era Signal Corps power supply unit retaining excellent visual appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43090075648077,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/90299373-D995-4BFE-A546-C31182D75C3C.jpg?v=1780498969","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/wwii-signal-corps-rectifier-power-unit-ra-133-phoenix-electronics","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}