WWII U.S. Army Signal Corps Control Unit BC-1266-A – SCR-43 Radar System – CRT Display

Offered here is an original World War II U.S. Army Signal Corps Control Unit BC-1266-A, part of the SCR-43 radar/communications system.

 

This unit features an integrated CRT display, used for monitoring and interpreting electronic signals in military applications during WWII.

 

 

 

 

🔍 Details:

 

 

• Model: BC-1266-A
• System: SCR-43
• Type: Control / Indicator Unit
• Display: Built-in CRT screen
• Branch: U.S. Army Signal Corps
• Designed for use with RA-105-A power supply
• WWII-era production

 

 

 

 

 

📦 Condition:

 

 

• Untested
• CRT screen is present and intact
• All knobs, switches, and connectors appear complete
• Shows cosmetic wear consistent with age and military use
• Stored properly and kept dry

 

 

Being sold as:

 

• Collector piece
• Restoration project
• Or display item for a WWII electronics or radar collection

 

 

 

 

 

📡 Historical Significance:

 

 

The SCR-43 system was part of early U.S. Army electronic and radar-related equipment used during WWII.

 

Units like the BC-1266-A were utilized for:

 

• Signal monitoring and interpretation
• Radar and communications support
• Electronic display and control functions

 

 

The built-in CRT allowed operators to visually analyze signals in real time—an important advancement in wartime electronics.

 

 

 

 

💡 Collector Appeal:

 

 

• WWII Signal Corps marked equipment
• CRT-based display unit (visually desirable)
• Part of a documented SCR system
• Strong display piece for military or electronics collections

 

 

 

 

 

🚚 Shipping & Terms:

 

 

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• Local pickup available at Whiskey Rebellion Antiques – Bedford, PA
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