Vintage 1950s NRI National Radio Institute Kit 5WW Radio TV Servicing Unbuilt For Sale

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Vintage 1950s NRI National Radio Institute Kit 5WW Radio TV Servicing Unbuilt:
$79.99

Vintage 1950s NRI National Radio Institute Kit 5WW Radio TV Servicing Unbuilt

Up for sale is a rare, beautifully preserved piece of mid-century electronics history: an original 1950s National Radio Institute (NRI) Kit 5WW educational lab kit. This is a true "New Old Stock" (NOS) mail-order correspondence course kit that remains completely unbuilt, untouched, and factory-sealed to its original inner cardboard display inserts.

This kit is a fantastic find for amateur ham radio hobbyists, vintage vacuum tube collectors, or tech history enthusiasts looking for a pristine, museum-quality display piece.

KIT INVENTORY & DETAILS:

• Manufacturer: National Radio Institute (Washington, D.C.)

• Kit Designation: 5WW (Radio-Television Servicing Fundamentals)

• Components Included: Vintage vacuum tube, heavy-duty toggle switch, various resistors, capacitors, terminal strips, hardware fasteners, mounting nuts/bolts, and an original vintage "Kent" brand battery.

• Documentation: Includes the crisp, original red-and-white training lesson manual titled: "Radio-Television Servicing: Practical Demonstrations of Radio-TV Fundamentals (5WW)."

• Packaging: Ships inside its original cardboard mailer box featuring historic "Library Rate - Third Class Mail Enclosed" and "Fragile - Handle With Care" stamp graphics.

CONDITION DETAILS:

New Old Stock (NOS) / Unbuilt condition. The electronic parts are still factory-secured in their original layout positions on the cardboard backing. The printed training manual is crisp with sharp corners and vibrant color. The exterior cardboard mailer shows light storage wear, minor corner scuffs, and age-related cardboard toning consistent with a 70-year-old paper collectible, but it remains structurally solid. Due to the vintage nature of this item, components are sold as-is for collectibility and historical display.

Ships quickly and securely packaged to protect the fragile components and the original box. Please see all high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic details. Let me know if you have any questions! Happy offerding!