Signal Corps. US Army Airplane Receiver Model Type SCR59

Manufacturer: Signal Corps. US Army

Model Number: Type SCR59

Serial #:

Equipment Description: Airplane Receiver

Label Write-up:
Airplane Radio Receiving Set used in WWI. They were intended to be used onboard US Army Air Service planes during WWI but were quickly deemed obsolete due to their very short range. Tuned by variable inductance and capacitance. This unit was made by Western Electric.

Dates Produced: 1917

Original Price:

The museum's inventory number: MRT-1494

Located at Museum in: Military Room