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Up for sale is an original vintage telecommunications sampling and line test block kit manufactured by GTE (General Telephone and Electronics). This specific tool set carries unique utility history, having belonged to a local technician who spent 31 years working as an equipment specialist for GTE in the Dothan, Alabama area.

This lot includes the main GTE SAMP base testing block, heavy-duty battery clamps, a black leatherette snap pouch, and five vintage plug-in channel crystal modules manufactured by Marden Electronics Co. of Burlington, Wisconsin. The protective crystal cases have been opened in the photos to display the exceptionally clean internal metal crystal housings and straight connection pins. A marvelous addition for collectors of Southern utility history, telephone lineman gear, or vintage industrial electronics.

Item Specifics:

- Base Brand / Manufacturer: GTE (General Telephone and Electronics)

- Component Brand: Marden Electronics (Burlington, Wisconsin)

- Model / Designation: SAMP Test Base Kit

- Provenance: From the Estate of a 31-Year GTE Dothan, AL Area Technician Brad Glover

- Includes: Tester Base, 5 Openable Crystal Modules, Leads, Battery Clamps, Vinyl Pouch

- Format: Vintage Analog Telecom Equipment

Condition:

Pre-owned vintage field-used condition. The Marden Electronics crystal modules are physically clean, bright, and show completely straight contact pins with no major corrosion. The main GTE base unit faceplate is exceptionally well-preserved. The entire kit shows great cosmetic preservation. This unit is electronically untested and sold as a historical utility collectible for display, parts, or restoration. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate physical condition before purchasing. Sold as-is.

Brand	Marden Electronics
MPN	NA
Country of Origin	United States

Vtg GTE SAMP Tester Marden Electronics Crystals Set Dothan AL Telephone Lineman

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