WWII U.S. Army Oscilloscope BC-1083-A – Signal Corps Radar / Test Equipment – CRT Display

Offered here is an original World War II U.S. Army Signal Corps Oscilloscope BC-1083-A, a CRT-based instrument used in radar and electronic testing applications.

 

This unit features a large circular CRT display and was designed for monitoring and analyzing electronic signals in military systems.

 

 

 

 

🔍 Details:

 

 

• Model: BC-1083-A
• Type: Oscilloscope / Indicator Unit
• Branch: U.S. Army Signal Corps
• Display: CRT screen
• Power Requirement: Marked for 80V / 1200 cycles (as shown)
• WWII-era production
• Original data plate present

 

 

 

 

 

📦 Condition:

 

 

• Untested
• CRT screen present with visible wear/scratching to outer surface
• Controls, knobs, and connectors appear intact
• Shows moderate to heavy cosmetic wear and paint loss
• Stored dry

 

 

Being sold as:

 

• Collector piece
• Restoration project
• Or for parts/use by a knowledgeable technician

 

 

 

 

 

📡 Historical Significance:

 

 

Oscilloscopes like the BC-1083-A were used in:

 

• Radar system testing and maintenance
• Signal monitoring and waveform analysis
• Military communications diagnostics
• Electronics development during WWII

 

 

These units were essential tools for technicians working on early radar and signal systems.

 

 

 

 

💡 Collector Appeal:

 

 

• WWII Signal Corps equipment
• Large CRT display (strong visual appeal)
• Radar-era electronics
• Excellent display piece for military or electronics collections

 

 

 

 

 

🚚 Shipping & Terms:

 

 

• Ships securely packed
• Local pickup available at Whiskey Rebellion Antiques – Bedford, PA
• We combine shipping when possible

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