WWII U.S. Navy SK-1 Radar Rectifier Power Unit – GE CG-20220 – Bureau of Ships

Offered here is an original World War II U.S. Navy radar component, identified as a Type CG-20220 Rectifier Power Unit, manufactured by General Electric for use with the SK-1M radar system.

 

Marked to the Navy Department – Bureau of Ships, this unit was part of early naval air-search radar systems deployed aboard U.S. warships during WWII.

 

 

 

 

🔍 Details:

 

 

• Type: CG-20220 Rectifier Power Unit
• System: SK-1M Radar Equipment
• Manufacturer: General Electric
• Branch: U.S. Navy – Bureau of Ships
• Era: WWII (circa 1940s)
• Original data plate intact and clearly marked

 

 

 

 

 

📦 Condition:

 

 

• Untested
• Good original military finish with honest wear
• Data plate is clean and legible
• No major structural damage
• Stored properly and kept dry

 

 

 

 

 

⚓ Historical Significance:

 

 

The SK radar system was one of the U.S. Navy’s early long-range air search radars, used extensively during WWII to detect incoming aircraft and coordinate fleet defense.

 

Components like this were integral to:

 

• Radar signal processing and power regulation
• Shipboard electronic warfare systems
• Early naval air defense networks

 

 

 

 

 

💡 Why This Piece Stands Out:

 

 

• Clearly identified to a specific radar system (SK-1M)
• Marked to Bureau of Ships (desirable marking)
• Original General Electric military production
• Excellent display or collection piece

 

 

 

 

 

🎯 Collector Appeal:

 

 

Perfect for:

 

• WWII radar collectors
• Naval history enthusiasts
• Military electronics displays
• Museum or educational collections

 

 

 

 

 

🚚 Shipping & Terms:

 

 

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