Changeable Neon Radio Frequency Sign
Object/Artifact
Changeable neon sign powers individual neon letters via radio frequency. The sign was acquired from Jacob Fishman and included a number of boxes of letters (green when illuminated). Manufactured by Wri-Tronics based out of Austin, TX.
This sign works through a radio frequency field that ionizes or "excites" the gas inside the letters, so they don't need to be connected to any circuit! The excitation of the gas's electrons and their subsequent "relaxation" is what creates light.
Originally purchased from Jacob Fishman for $400.00 on or around 1985. He and a friend discovered the former warehouse of the original manufacturer.
2001.0011.0001
Permanent Collection
Metal — Neon-illuminated, Signs/Displays
Signs/Displays
1950 - 1959
Chicago
Illinois
Sign tag
Left side of cabinet
12 in
36 in
Exhibit
Good
