What actually do I have? The first set of photos are in a box marked US Army Signal Corp. There are 4 components - Box BX-4, BC-187A Transmitter, BC-188A Modulator and BC-186A Receiver. I bought them because there were so clean thet looked brand new.






Then I found this cute Bendix Radio hand set.




An finally, I picked up this rack mounted radio believed to be airplane related.







So what did I buy and how did I do in value?

The unit in the first photos is a SCR-178.
It's pre WW2 field radio intended to br transported by mules. Here's a link to a page
all about it.
http://people.csail.mit.edu/sw/html/NS1W/scr-178.html

The last unit is an ARC-1 an autotune aircraft
radio. If you'll search ARC-1 on Youtube you'll
find a video showing it in operation.

The Bendix unit is most likely from the 50s.

Did you get the antenna for the SCR-178?

WOW!! That SCR-178 is the nicest one I've ever seen by far.

It's kind of a fun set to put on the air, the final is a 801 I believe. I got $300 for just the receiver and transmitter - no modulator, battery box, or chest. I'm guessing a grand or possibly more on eBay for your setup.

The ARC-1 isn't that valuable, but it appears you do have the almost always missing shock mount.

Finally that Bendix control head would be just the thing for someone building up a early 50's replica police car. Those old buzzard 2-ways have surprising value in some markets

Dunno how much you paid, but there are many mil radio collectors that would give their right jewel (and possibly half of their left to boot) for a SCR178 in that condition. Good score!

The Bendix handset it will get cleaned up and put on display in the house.

Thanks for the wealth of info on the SCR-178. I get to go back so will look for the antenna.

Of the two pieces, may keep the SCR-178, especially if I can find the antenna. Not sure what to do about the ARC-1.

While I know there may be military guys here, is there a better site where to get info on these sets?

Thanks to all.

Art

P.S. Yes, I got a good deal.

You are so lucky to find all that stuff. Price doesn't matter as long as this is what you repair and save.
I gave away two military sets last month, had no use for them. Complete except for the mounts and metal covers. Problem is if I bring things home it takes away from projects I have going.

Art, I think I have part of the antenna, I'll look around
in the shop this week.
If you decide not to keep the SCR-178 I might
be interested in it. Maybe we can find something
to trade.

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Thanks - I am hoping to find the antenna when I can get back and dig some more.

May I have permission to drool all over my keyboard and monitor with seeing that SCR-178 set? No matter what you paid for it, it looks like you got a good deal!
Curt

The funny thing is I bought it not even knowing what it was.