{"product_id":"wwii-u-s-army-signal-corps-modulator-md-23-ara-3-aircraft-radio-unit","title":"WWII U.S. Army Signal Corps Modulator MD-23\/ARA-3 Aircraft Radio Unit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWWII U.S. Army Signal Corps Modulator MD-23\/ARA-3 Aircraft Radio Unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal WWII U.S. Army Signal Corps Modulator MD-23\/ARA-3, manufactured by Ballantine Laboratories, Inc. under contract 1491-DAY-44. The data plate identifies the unit as operating on 28 volts DC and includes its original serial number. The front panel retains its original controls, including the Warm-Up, Tune, and Mod selector, microphone input, fuse holder, and input\/output connectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe MD-23\/ARA-3 was part of the Army Air Forces’ aircraft radio equipment, serving as a modulation unit within airborne communications systems. Built with the rugged black wrinkle finish typical of WWII Signal Corps electronics, it is an excellent example of wartime aviation radio technology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is very good original surplus with light storage wear and some paint loss on one corner. Controls, connectors, and mounting brackets remain intact. Untested and offered as a historical military aviation radio collectible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43213640499277,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/7D7F1E1D-A3E4-493A-9772-7C750B5BD8A3.jpg?v=1783341523","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/wwii-u-s-army-signal-corps-modulator-md-23-ara-3-aircraft-radio-unit","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}