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Rare WWI 1918 Western Electric VT-1 Army Signal Corps Radio Tube Working
Rare WWI 1918 Western Electric VT-1 Army Signal Corps Radio Tube Working
Rare WWI 1918 Western Electric VT-1 Army Signal Corps Radio Tube Working
Rare WWI 1918 Western Electric VT-1 Army Signal Corps Radio Tube Working
Rare WWI 1918 Western Electric VT-1 Army Signal Corps Radio Tube Working
Rare WWI 1918 Western Electric VT-1 Army Signal Corps Radio Tube Working
Rare WWI 1918 Western Electric VT-1 Army Signal Corps Radio Tube Working
Rare WWI 1918 Western Electric VT-1 Army Signal Corps Radio Tube Working

Rare WWI 1918 Western Electric VT-1 Army Signal Corps Radio Tube Working

$ 21.12

Availability: 84 in stock
  • Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930
  • Brand: Western Electric
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Modified Item: No
  • Condition: Used

    Description

    Rare WWI 1918 Western Electric VT-1 Army Signal Corps Radio Tube Working.
    Up for bid is a VT-1 the first radio tube used in U.S. airplane receivers (SCR-59) in 1918. This tube is in excellent condition (see photos) with no shorts or other problems. It tests well in the "Good" range using a Day-Rad Tritester which easily provides the 2.5 volts at 1.1 amphere needed for the VT-1.  There is no corrosion or pitting on the metal base (see photos). The top tip is in perfect condition. It is in overall excellent condition for use or display. This tube would be an excellent addition to any collector's collection.