{"product_id":"original-wwii-u-s-signal-corps-restored-bc-1000-b-backpack-radio-receiver-and-transmitter-with-rare-battery-handset-bag-of-accessories-repro-parts-dated-1944","title":"Original WWII U.S. Signal Corps Restored BC-1000-B Backpack Radio Receiver and Transmitter with Rare Battery, Handset \u0026 Bag of Accessories - Repro Parts - Dated 1944","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great complete WWII example of the BC-1000 Walkie Talkie radio set. This set was restored at one point with many pieces being replaced, repainted, with new data plates attached. The case latches are the correct original WWII style, but they are either restored or replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tubes are intact and present. Knobs and jack covers present. Markings are in English meaning this is not a post war French version. The canvas is in good condition with just small signs of wear, but it is not currently attached. The data plate was replaced but the original is still included although it has heavy damage. The original data plate reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIGNAL CORPS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRADIO RECEIVER AND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRANSMITTER BC-1000-B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6325 :CGG 29310-PHILA-44-01\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis denotes a manufacture date of 1944. The set has two included antennas, the first being the more well-known floppy antenna marked \u003cstrong\u003eAN-130\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the other is the break-apart version, which is unmarked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included battery has been entirely repainted and restored with replicated markings. It is very heavy and measures roughly 4 ½ x 10 ½ x 8”. We cannot guarantee functionality of any of the pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set also includes two original manuals, including the \u003cstrong\u003eTM 11-242 Radio Set SCR-300-A\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eTM 11-235 Radio Set SCR-536-A, B,C,D,E, and F\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSW-141-V\u003c\/strong\u003e set is included with the smaller headphones, along with the handset \u003cstrong\u003eTS-15-A\u003c\/strong\u003e. As mentioned, many items have been restored or outright replaced, likely by a reenactor who used the set. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese radios are the quintessential WWII radio communications gear. As seen on all battlefields - and used by the Army and the Marine Corps - the \"walkie talkie\" is everywhere a ground pounder had to go. The SCR-300\/BC-1000 was a portable radio transceiver used by US Signal Corps in World War II. This backpack-mounted unit was the first radio to be nicknamed a \"walkie talkie\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great set, the straps are not currently hooked up to the set but they appear to be functional. Ready to restore and display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44706244460613,"sku":"ONSV26FWI066","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV26FWI066__01.jpg?v=1772654624","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-wwii-u-s-signal-corps-restored-bc-1000-b-backpack-radio-receiver-and-transmitter-with-rare-battery-handset-bag-of-accessories-repro-parts-dated-1944","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}