Radio Receiver BC639A
US Signal Corps - 
Air Ministry Import for RAF

 Serial: 2196
AM Model Number  R.5032A
Ref 10D 259
c.1942

Bendix Radio, Baltimore 

480 x 270 x 270 mm


A good original and clean example of this US-made WW2 ground-to-air radio receiver. This one has the Air Ministry plate showing it was ordered for use by the RAF. It has survived in a pleasingly clean and complete condition and has been in the care of a dedicated militaria collector from Norfolk for decades. I have been fortunate enough to acquire many fascinating radios from his estate in order to find them new homes. 


The obvious fault with this set is the detached gain control knob - the shaft for the knob from the unit behind the panel is missing and will need repair. The knob is present. 


Otherwise the front panel is very good with original paint and the other controls and tuner appear functional, nothing is seized. Tuner moves smoothly. It retains a smart appearance despite wear and ageing. The chassis is in very good order - complete and without obvious decay or corrosion, and it looks like it could be a good prospect for a skilled enthusiast to recommission should they wish to undertake a project.   


I hope another collector will give this historic machine a good home. Please contact me should you experience any problems or disappointment with the sale and I will always be around to help promptly. Returns will be difficult and expensive with an item of this size and weight so I would ask politely that you consider purchase carefully before buying, considering that the radio is likely to need some attention from an expert hand to return to proper working order. This request does not affect your rights as a customer and I will never refuse return requests.


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