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Signal Electric Mfg. Co.

Menominee, Michigan, USA

Signal Electric Mfg. Co. 1941 Brochure (2-page PDF)

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Listed as early as 1920, a circa 1950 Signal Electric catalog describes these next 3 keys like this: This model represents the finest in key design. Built to the most exacting engineering specifications. The rugged and sturdy all brass construction of this key has made it a particularly popular model with shipboard operators. Fine balance and accurate adjustments. For the operator who wants the very best. Comes equipped with navy type plastic knob. Furnished with 3/16, 1/4 or 3/8 inch finest coin silver contacts.

Signal Electric R-62

Signal Electric R-62

3/16 inch (4.8mm) contacts.

0079

Signal Electric R-63

Signal Electric R-63

1/4 inch (6.4mm) contacts.

0080

Signal Electric R-64

Signal Electric R-64

3/8 inch (9.5mm) contacts.

0095

Signal Electric R-48

Signal Electric R-48

A wireless key described from the earliest Signal Electric catalogs right up through 1950. The price in 1920 and 1941 was $2.80. By 1950, it was up to $3.65

0141