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A BC-792 Radio Direction Finder, American, circa 1943,

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A BC-792 Radio Direction Finder, American, circa 1943,

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A BC-792 Radio Direction Finder, American, circa 1943, serial no. 253, including eight valves, concealed flap opening to controls and internal/external aerials, in concealed in original leather suitcase, together with separate MFP 8 52 charger unit, suitcase 7in x 22in x 14in (18cm x 56cm x 35.5cm) charger unit 9in x 12in x 7in (23cm x 30.5cm x 18cm) (2) Footnotes: Provenance: The John Elgar-Whinney collection of clandestine radios and cipher machines. Built by Andrea Radio Corporation on Long Island, the device was used by military intelligence for finding clandestine radio stations during WWII and during the first part of the Cold War. For further information, see: www.cryptomuseum.com/df/bc792a/index.htm For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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A BC-792 Radio Direction Finder, American, circa 1943,

Name: A BC-792 Radio Direction Finder, American, circa 1943,
SKU: 160208479
Price: 300 GBP
Availability: InStock

Estimate £600 - £800

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