{"product_id":"wwii-western-electric-cw-23049-antenna-relay-unit-for-gf-11-aircraft-radio-equipment","title":"WWII Western Electric CW-23049 Antenna Relay Unit for GF-11 Aircraft Radio Equipment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWWII Western Electric CW-23049 Antenna Relay Unit for GF-11 Aircraft Radio Equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal WWII U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships Antenna Relay Unit, Type CW-23049, manufactured by Western Electric under contract dated April 21, 1941. The data plate identifies it as a component of the GF-11 Aircraft Radio Equipment, with clearly marked TR (Transmitter), ANT (Antenna), and REC (Receiver) terminals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis relay automatically switched the aircraft antenna between the transmitter and receiver, protecting sensitive receiver circuitry during radio transmission. Early Western Electric aviation radio components from the pre-war and WWII period are highly collectible and are increasingly difficult to find with intact data plates and original wrinkle finish.\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. The original finish, data plate, and connector caps remain intact. Untested and offered as a historical military radio collectible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43213639647309,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/694A0A6E-4CF6-42B7-8984-4548F6750549.jpg?v=1783341401","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/wwii-western-electric-cw-23049-antenna-relay-unit-for-gf-11-aircraft-radio-equipment","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}