{"product_id":"wwii-u-s-navy-model-ba-remote-control-unit","title":"WWII U.S. Navy Model BA Remote Control Unit","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWWII U.S. Navy Model BA Remote Control Unit – Bureau of Ships Radar Receiving \u0026amp; Transmitting Equipment – General Electric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal WWII-era U.S. Navy Model BA Remote Control Unit manufactured by General Electric for the Navy Department Bureau of Ships. This specialized control box was designed for use with naval radar receiving and transmitting equipment and served as a remote operating station for shipboard electronic systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front panel features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower On indicator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransmitter On indicator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarning indicator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower switch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReceiver Operate\/Standby switch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransmitter Operate\/Standby switch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e115 Volt indicator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLine indicator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e400 Volt indicator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e800 Volt indicator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe identification plate is marked:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel BA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRadar Receiving-Transmitting Equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNavy Department Bureau of Ships\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContractor: General Electric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchenectady, New York\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContract NXs-8586\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn additional acceptance plate indicates Navy acceptance dated April 4, 1944, firmly placing this unit within the WWII production period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a substantial and highly displayable piece of wartime naval electronics retaining its original controls, indicator lenses, military finish, and Bureau of Ships identification plates. Equipment associated with early naval radar systems is increasingly difficult to locate, particularly pieces carrying both Bureau of Ships and General Electric markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal WWII U.S. Navy radar control equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUntested and sold as a historical collectible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal finish with expected age and storage wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdentification plates remain intact and legible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal switches, indicators, and controls present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottom shows age-related oxidation consistent with long-term storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo restoration noted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review photographs carefully for condition details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Interest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWWII Navy collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaval radar collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBureau of Ships equipment collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Electric military equipment collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuseum displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilitary electronics and communications collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA scarce and attractive WWII naval radar control component with documented 1944 Navy acceptance and strong display appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43090096226381,"sku":null,"price":355.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/wwii-u-s-navy-model-ba-remote-control-unit","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}