{"product_id":"wwii-u-s-army-signal-corps-beacon-receiver-bc-1206-b-airborne-radio-navigation-receiver","title":"WWII U.S. Army Signal Corps Beacon Receiver BC-1206-B – Airborne Radio Navigation Receiver","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal WWII U.S. Army Signal Corps \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeacon Receiver BC-1206-B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a compact airborne radio navigation receiver used in military aircraft during World War II. The front panel retains its original tuning scale, control knobs, headphone jack, and identification markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe receiver is marked:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignal Corps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeacon Receiver BC-1206-B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28 Volts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso present is an original warning tag stating:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Important – When installing in airplane, make ground braid as short as possible.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn additional factory tag notes the receiver is wired for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300-ohm output impedance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with instructions regarding alternate impedance connections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe BC-1206 series receivers were utilized for aircraft beacon navigation and homing operations, allowing pilots to locate radio beacons and navigate under adverse conditions. These systems played an important role in military aviation before the widespread adoption of postwar electronic navigation equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe receiver retains its original black wrinkle finish and exhibits expected age and storage wear. Original wiring and installation tags remain present, significantly enhancing collector appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA highly desirable piece of WWII aviation electronics and an excellent addition to any Signal Corps, aircraft radio, airborne navigation, or military communications collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE SHIPPING!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43057545478221,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/3DB768CB-C579-4F7E-815B-D4A988583271.jpg?v=1780175992","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/wwii-u-s-army-signal-corps-beacon-receiver-bc-1206-b-airborne-radio-navigation-receiver","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}