WTB: communication wire spool
-
- G-Sergeant
- Posts: 30
- Joined: Tue Jan 23, 2007 9:21 pm
- Location: Albuquerque, NM
WTB: communication wire spool
I am looking to buy an AmericanWWII spool with handles for communications/field phone wire. Thanks-Dominic
-
- G-Major General
- Posts: 3330
- Joined: Sat Aug 16, 2003 8:55 pm
- Location:
Re: WTB: communication wire spool
Look for a DR8 reel with twisted pair wire.DR8A and DR8B reels with solid pairs that have to be cut away from each other are from the 1950's on not WWII.There is still some out there but it is very rare.
Dallas
Dallas
-
- G-Lieutenant General
- Posts: 6555
- Joined: Fri Dec 13, 2002 7:05 pm
- Location: Patagonia, AZ EIEIO
Re: WTB: communication wire spool
Wardogmilitaria.com has NOS WW2 DR-8 Reels. I think they came from the stash Tom Gordon had for years. Tough to find the DR-8 in perfect condition. No wire and no handles/cranks/harnesses however...
Jeff Q.
AZ
Jeff Q.
AZ
-
- G-Lieutenant General
- Posts: 5314
- Joined: Sat Apr 03, 2004 11:30 am
- Location: New Forest. England.
Re: WTB: communication wire spool
Jeff,AZ Jeff wrote: Tough to find the DR-8 in perfect condition.
AZ
I was looking for the DR8 for years and had seen Tom Gordon's reels but that left the problem of finding the correct wire. At a Militaria Show last year, I found this which proves they are still out there if you're patient. It was the only one the dealer had and it came from Italy.





Derek.
-
- G-Lieutenant General
- Posts: 6555
- Joined: Fri Dec 13, 2002 7:05 pm
- Location: Patagonia, AZ EIEIO
Re: WTB: communication wire spool
VERY cool Derek. It proves, once more, that the stuff is out there for the determined collector to find... but I doubt in great quantities. I found an NOS (1945) spool of SC/Ordnance wire on the big DR-4 Reel a few years ago at the volunteer fire department yard sale... for a $1. Not the field phone wire but hey, for a buck???
Useable things like electrical wire simply shouldn't exist after all these years. Instead we are left with stiff flame thrower hoses, size 15AAA Buckle Boots and minty M43 Field Jacket Hoods...
Jeff Q.
AZ
Useable things like electrical wire simply shouldn't exist after all these years. Instead we are left with stiff flame thrower hoses, size 15AAA Buckle Boots and minty M43 Field Jacket Hoods...

Jeff Q.
AZ
- emmado22
- G-Colonel
- Posts: 1745
- Joined: Thu Jan 19, 2006 6:55 am
- Location: NY
- Contact:
Re: WTB: communication wire spool
Actually, there are 2 versions of the wire that are still used and manufactured today. One is like a lamp cord (2 conductors indivdually sheided, but bonded together) and the other is 2 conductors, both indivdually shielded, but 2 seperate wires twisted together. Dont ask me with designation is which though..
I have the 2 "individual wires" version on my DR-8 with a RL-39 for the EE-8. It's not the actual WWII wire, but it's the same to the untrained eye.
http://www.associated-ind.com/pdf/FIELD_WIRE.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I have the 2 "individual wires" version on my DR-8 with a RL-39 for the EE-8. It's not the actual WWII wire, but it's the same to the untrained eye.
http://www.associated-ind.com/pdf/FIELD_WIRE.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Army trucks
-
- G-First Lieutenant
- Posts: 657
- Joined: Sun Sep 21, 2008 9:38 am
- Location: southern france
- BillyClanton
- G-Colonel
- Posts: 1800
- Joined: Sun Apr 13, 2008 2:36 am
- Location: Memphis, Tn
Re: WTB: communication wire spool
Any chance they are for sale?
Billy
Billy
Sold everything due to depression and sickness. Plus a lack of help(they all dying)
MVPA member #31386 (former MVCC member)
MVPA member #31386 (former MVCC member)
-
- G-First Lieutenant
- Posts: 657
- Joined: Sun Sep 21, 2008 9:38 am
- Location: southern france
Re: WTB: communication wire spool
hello
100 euros for one in sealed box , problem is shipping cost around 100 euros , it 's heavy
sincirely
olivier
100 euros for one in sealed box , problem is shipping cost around 100 euros , it 's heavy

sincirely
olivier
- BillyClanton
- G-Colonel
- Posts: 1800
- Joined: Sun Apr 13, 2008 2:36 am
- Location: Memphis, Tn
Re: WTB: communication wire spool
Dang! Story of my life
How much is a Euro today?
Billy

Billy
Sold everything due to depression and sickness. Plus a lack of help(they all dying)
MVPA member #31386 (former MVCC member)
MVPA member #31386 (former MVCC member)
-
- G-Major General
- Posts: 3330
- Joined: Sat Aug 16, 2003 8:55 pm
- Location:
Re: WTB: communication wire spool
Today one euro is $1.40 US.
Dallas
Dallas
- BillyClanton
- G-Colonel
- Posts: 1800
- Joined: Sun Apr 13, 2008 2:36 am
- Location: Memphis, Tn
Re: WTB: communication wire spool
I could probably afford the spool but couldn't the shipping
Oh, well.
Billy


Billy
Sold everything due to depression and sickness. Plus a lack of help(they all dying)
MVPA member #31386 (former MVCC member)
MVPA member #31386 (former MVCC member)
- itlldue
- Sergeant Major of the Gee
- Posts: 468
- Joined: Tue Nov 20, 2007 7:37 pm
- Location: Central California
Re: WTB: communication wire spool
I have some DR 8B spools (empty). They have two terminal blocks on them.
"Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups."
-
- G-Major General
- Posts: 3330
- Joined: Sat Aug 16, 2003 8:55 pm
- Location:
Re: WTB: communication wire spool
The DR8B spools were made after 1980.
Dallas
Dallas
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 3 guests