Handie-Talkie, BC-721-B, Waco Glider

Name: Handie-Talkie, BC-721-B, Waco Glider
Brand: Paratrooper
SKU: AM25
Price: 1200 EUR
Availability: InStock

€1,200.00 Tax included

Rare genuine WWII US Army BC-721-B radio receiver and transmitter, a.k.a. 'Handie-Talkie'.

Designed as a single-handed radio, this type, which was based on the BC-611 developed for the infantry, was intended for taking place aboard Waco gliders, and offered a short-range voice communication capability (1.2 mile) to small units: company, squad, etc.

Working with preset channels, it was powered by BA-37 and BA-38 dry batteries; pulling out the telescopic antenna would turn the transceiver on.

Excellent overall condition.