Make
Aerotron
Model
1059
Description
Power Supply
Power Supply
Overview
The Aerotron 1059 is a vintage VHF land mobile radio unit produced by Aerotron, Inc. during the mid-20th century. It was designed for commercial and public service communications and was typically used in base station or mobile installations depending on configuration. The design reflects Aerotron’s focus on durable, serviceable equipment for continuous operation.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Aerotron, Inc. |
| Model | 1059 |
| Type | VHF transceiver (configuration dependent) |
| Service | Land mobile radio |
| Frequency Range | Model-dependent (commonly 30–50 MHz or 150–174 MHz) |
| Modulation | FM |
| Power Source | 12 VDC or AC supply (configuration dependent) |
| Construction | Tube-type (some hybrid designs possible) |
| Duty Cycle | Continuous duty |
| Cooling | Natural or fan-assisted |
Physical Description
The Aerotron 1059 is housed in a heavy-duty metal chassis designed for commercial service environments. Depending on the specific configuration, it may be installed as a mobile unit or integrated into a base station setup. The front panel typically includes basic operating controls such as volume and channel selection, along with indicator lamps or metering. Internally, the unit uses vacuum tubes, transformers, and point-to-point wiring consistent with mid-century communication equipment design.
History
Aerotron, Inc. produced a wide range of communication equipment for public safety, industrial, and utility applications during the 1950s through 1970s. The 1059 model is representative of the company’s VHF land mobile offerings, built for reliability and long service life. Due to limited surviving documentation, detailed specifications vary by unit, and most examples today are found in collections or legacy systems.