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Willard Radio-B-Power Unit
Willard Radio-B-Power Unit

Willard Radio-B-Power Unit

Datecirca 1925
Inventory NumberRS1022
ClassificationRadio Power Supply
Subject
    Maker Willard Storage Battery Company 1902 - 1952
    Place of Origin
      Dimensions25 x 12 x 24 cm, 17 lb. (9 13/16 x 4 3/4 x 9 7/16 in., 7.7 kg)
      DescriptionDectector, Radio-B-Power Unit, 15-50 Volts, 115 Volts, 60 Cycles A.C., serial no. 173523, Willard Storage Battery Co., Cleveland, Ohio
      In Collection(s)
      Signedon front panel: Willard plate on side: Willard / (left) DETECTOR / VOLTS 10 TO 50 / (center) RADIO-B- / POWER UNIT / (right) AMPL. VOLTS / 70 TO 100 / POWER VOLTS / 125 TO 160 / (center) 115 VOLTS - 60 CYCLES A.C. / FOR OPPERATION SEE INSTRUCTIONS / SUPPLIED WITH UNIT / 173523 / WILLARD STORAGE BATTERY CO. / CLEVELAND, OHIO, U.S.A.
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