WWII U.S. Army AN/ARQ-7 (XA-2) Aircraft Radio Jamming Set – Maguire Industries

WWII U.S. Army AN/ARQ-7 (XA-2) Aircraft Radio Jamming Set – Maguire Industries

Original WWII-era AN/ARQ-7 (XA-2) radio set manufactured by Maguire Industries Inc. for the U.S. Army Signal Corps. Identification plate bears serial number 96 and order number 732 DAY 44.

The AN/ARQ-7 was an airborne electronic countermeasures set combining a search receiver and jamming transmitter, designed to disrupt German ground-controlled fighter communications and help protect Allied bombers. An interesting example of early electronic warfare equipment. (scribd.com⁠)

Features a black wrinkle-finish metal cabinet with ventilated sides, two front handles, a large numbered tuning dial, receive/transmit selector, volume control, red and green indicator lenses, fuse holders, antenna connection, headphone jack, and multipin electrical connector. Retains its identification plate and faded inspection stamp.

Shows paint chips, scratches, dust, oxidation, and rust on some hardware consistent with age and storage. Internal completeness and operating condition have not been verified. Sold untested for historical collection, display, parts, or restoration. Includes only the unit pictured; no external cables, antenna, or accessories.

A distinctive addition to a WWII aviation, Signal Corps, or military radio collection.