Myers Universal RAC3 Audion Vacuum Tube Vintage 1921

[9V1DK]

Myers Universal Vacuum Tube. New, in original box with original packing.

Made by the E B Myers Co Ltd in Montreal, Canada. I have two of these and would like to pass one on to another collector.

The Myers tube is a symbol of the vacuum tube patent wars of the 1920s. Elman B. Myers designed and marketed the RAC3 Audion in 1920. RCA threatened suit so Myers reincorporated as the Radio Audion Company, Inc in Delaware to escape New York jurisdiction. AT&T then obtained an injunction, so the Radio Audion Company went into bankruptcy. Myers fled to Montreal and with new investors set up a Canadian company, E. B. Myers, Ltd, and proceeded to advertise this “Myers” tube in United States magazines exporting the tubes by mail from Canada to circumvent the American patents.

$10.

[W9TP]

I would like to purchase the tube you have advertised. Would you be able to send it to the US? If so, how much would the shipping be? Thanks in advance.

[K8ERV]

If that doesn't go thru I will take it.

TOM K8ERV Montrose Colo

[9V1DK]

The shipping would be $3, estimated 6-8 working days delivery by airmail. Not too bad. Is it possible for you to send me a private message via this site, with your email address? I'm not sure how it works.
- Derrick

[9V1DK]

My status was just changed from QRZ Member to Ham Member, so you can message me with your info.
- Derrick

[9V1DK]

Sold--going to W9TP's vintage radio museum, a permanent home.