WWII U.S. Navy Antenna Relay Unit Type CW-29076 – Western Electric – Aircraft Radio Equipment

Original World War II U.S. Navy Antenna Relay Unit Type CW-29076, manufactured by Western Electric for the Navy Department Bureau of Ships. The data plate identifies the unit as part of Model GF-12 Aircraft Radio Equipment and is dated under a 1941 contract.

The front panel retains its original labeled controls marked:

• TR (Transmit)
• ANT (Antenna)
• REC (Receive)

The identification plate reads:

Antenna Relay Unit Type CW-29076
A Unit of Model GF-12 Aircraft Radio Equipment
Manufactured for Navy Department – Bureau of Ships
By Western Electric, Chicago, Illinois
Contract No. 84530 – Contract Date 21 April 1941

This specialized relay unit was designed to switch aircraft radio equipment between transmitting and receiving functions while managing antenna connections within naval aircraft communications systems.

The unit retains its original black wrinkle finish, military connectors, mounting flange, and identification plate. It displays exceptionally well and represents an excellent example of early-war naval aviation communications technology.

A desirable piece for collectors of WWII aviation electronics, Bureau of Ships equipment, Western Electric military hardware, radar collections, and museum displays.

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