Description
Aquavox Model JET-120 Wireless Underwater Communication Set
The Aquavox Model JET-120 Wireless Underwater Communication Set is a Philadelphia-made diver-communication unit designed to transmit and receive voice communications through the water. Its faceplate identifies the model as JET-120 and names Jetronic Industries, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. as the manufacturer.
The circular control face is marked REC and XMIT, reflecting the set’s receiving and transmitting roles. This specialized unit belongs to the early generation of portable underwater communication equipment developed to let divers exchange spoken information while submerged.
Historical Significance
Aquavox underwater telephone equipment was publicly demonstrated during the late 1950s, when portable diver-to-diver voice communication was still an emerging technology. Contemporary electronics reporting also identified Jetronic Industries as a Philadelphia manufacturer of underwater communications equipment.
The Aquavox Model JET-120 Wireless Underwater Communication Set represents that formative period in diving electronics, when compact transceiver, transducer, microphone, and listening components were being developed into practical wearable communication systems.
What This Item Is and Does
The Aquavox Model JET-120 Wireless Underwater Communication Set is an underwater voice-communication unit rather than ordinary surface radio equipment. Its intended application was communication between submerged divers using equipment designed to carry voice signals through the surrounding water.
The marked control face provides separate REC and XMIT positions for the system’s receiving and transmitting functions.
Key Features
- Faceplate nomenclature: Aquavox Model JET-120
- Marked as a Wireless Underwater Communication Set
- Manufactured by Jetronic Industries, Inc.
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. manufacturer marking
- Faceplate positions marked REC and XMIT
- Circular enclosed equipment body with integral control face
- Designed for underwater diver voice communication
- Period specialized diving-electronics equipment
Why This Item Matters
Early underwater communication equipment occupies an important place in the development of professional, scientific, commercial, and military diving technology. The JET-120’s clearly marked faceplate preserves the model, manufacturer, and intended purpose in a visually distinctive assembly.
The Aquavox Model JET-120 Wireless Underwater Communication Set is well suited to collections documenting diving history, underwater acoustics, communications engineering, and mid-century electronic equipment.
About This Item
The offered item is the Aquavox Model JET-120 Wireless Underwater Communication Set shown in the supplied product photograph. Its verified end-use application is underwater diver voice communication, with the unit serving as the transmitting and receiving portion of the Aquavox system rather than as conventional above-water radio equipment.
The photograph shows visible age-related surface wear and scratches on the faceplate and controls. No separate face-mask microphone, earphones, carrying case, documentation, or other system accessories are shown as included.
All items are opened from the original packaging to verify its condition before shipment. If your prefer to receive an item in its original, unopened packaging, please indicate your request in the order comments at checkout. Please Note: If you request an item in its original, unopened packaging, we are unable to verify the item's condition prior to shipment.
Ideal For
This item is a strong fit for:
- Vintage scuba and diving-equipment collections
- Underwater communications collections
- Mid-century electronics displays
- Museum and educational exhibits
- Diving-history research and interpretation
- Marine technology and underwater-acoustics collections
Approx length 11", Approx width 3", Approx height 3", Approx weight lbs.
Pictures are stock images of our inventory. Unless otherwise noted, you will not be receiving the exact item shown in the pictures. The pictures are representative of the item’s general condition. The item you receive might be slightly better, or worse, condition than was shown in the pictures.
.
Please visit our page about order lead times here: Order Lead Times