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WW2 German Wehrmacht Torn Fu. B1 – FIELD RADIO TRANSCEIVER – VERY NICE!

$1,999.99

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You are bidding on a VERY NICE used example of a WW2 German Wehrmacht Torn. FuG. K – Tornister Funkgerat k. Radio Transceiver, as used in conjunction with Artillery units throughout the war!

Based on the Torn.Fu.a2 Transceiver, the Torn.Fu.b1 was introduced in 1936 and is one of the first models of the “new generation” of military radio devices developed during Germany’s rearmament in preparation for WWII. The vacuum tubes in the Torn.Fu.b1 are the RV2P800 type, and it uses one filament battery (2,4NC38) and two 90 Volt anode batteries.
It weighs approx. 45 lbs, and a special device (Fernbesprechungsgerät bf) could be used for interfacing with FF33 telephones. This allows telephone links to be established between two Torn.Fu. transceivers.
The power source for this transceiver was the rechargeable filament battery 2B38 and two 90-volt anode batteries.
The range was 25 km using A1 mode (CW) and 12 km on A3 mode (voice).
Used on all fronts, these radios were easy to repair, and could be configured with several antenna configurations based on application (2,8 meter sectional antenna with a small (4 x 0,4 meter) or large (8 x 0,4 meter) antenna star, or as an alternate arrangement – a 12 – 15 meter wire antenna. 
For bunker or fortress antenna systems, a special small antenna tuning device “Abst.a.” was placed between the Torn.Fu. device and external antenna.

Made of aluminum and steel, this T. Fu.b1 Radio Transceiver is in VERY NICE used condition! Though there are some marks, scratches, dents and wear, it still retains 95% of its original wartime paint and finish! Some cracks and chips to some of the bakelite parts, but that is fairly normal, due to the age. 100% complete internally, and mechanically functional, however, I have not tested it for electrical functionality. Should be a good restoration candidate for anyone wishing to get it to work. All switches and dials work as they should, however the plug-in Volt and Ammeter indicators are missing. Those come up quite a bit, so they will be easy to find. Missing the front cover, but originals (and reproductions) come up quite frequently, as they are often missing. A VERY RARE radio it would make a FANTASTIC addition to any collection or display!


Note that as this weighs approx. 45lbs., I have ESTIMATED a general shipping cost. A more accurate shipping cost will be calculated at the end of the auction, based on the winning bidder’s address.

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