[Milsurplus] 1950s Minifon "Spy Wire" for Trade

David Stinson arc5 at ix.netcom.com
Wed Sep 6 15:22:28 EDT 2006


I have a miniturized, vacuum tube wire recorder
from the early 1950s, specifically designed for "wearing a wire."

Web references:
http://www.pimall.com/nais/pivintage/minifonbody.html

http://www.pimall.com/nais/pivintage/watchmic.html
Quote:
"An even "minier" version of the Minifon called the P-55. A Special Kit
marketed To Espionage, Intelligence, Spy Organizations and Private-Eyes (If
You Could Afford One!) With The Watch Microphone. Note That This New Updated
Minifon Recorder Was Even Smaller And Designed For Covert Use. "

Current photos at:
http://home.mindspring.com/[email protected]/minifon/

Some minor battery corrosion- looks easily corrected.
Otherwise in decent shape, with a full spool of wire.
No idea if there's anything on the wire.

Looking to trade for some specific items:
(Note: Not interested in items that are missing their nomenclature tags
           or with tags that have been defaced.)

TBY: solid canvas, complete antenna, 115 VAC supply
Australian AT-5/AR-8 set: Dynamotor supply, shock mounts, junction box.
Any German sets in reasonable condition.
Japanese sets or accessories for them in reasonable condition,
                           especially for the 94-5 set.
SCR-288: solid canvas, original antenna assembly,
                original key complete with cord, plug and wooden base.
SCR-274N: accessories marked *BOTH* "Aircraft Radio Corporation"
                   and "U.S. ARMY SIGNAL CORPS,"
                   which I don't already have.
ATA/ARA: Modulator, Aircraft Radio Corp contract Nos-74912 *only.*
                   Any units with black tags (12-volt versions)
                    or other unusual items.
RAT or RAV: Anything.
SCR-274N BC-942 VHF receiver- looks like R-28 but is Army.
Aircraft mount for the BC-721.
GF/RU: Pre-1935 sets and accessories,
             Transmitter control box and Dynamotor, GREEN tag only.

Interesting and/or uncommon WWII or Pre-WWII military radio items
considered;
I have most everything commonly encountered
and don't need mulitples of common equipment.
No interest in any post-WWII equipment of any kind.

Will go to E-place if no response.
Thanks.



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