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Mike, That's WD-1A, not WD-1, and it appears to be on a DR-8B reel, not a DR-8A reel. WD-1 - two separate wires, usually twisted together very loosely, but not joined at all WD-1A - two wires held together by the insulation, much like common household light cord wires. DR-8A reel - has only one...

While it's been three years (Apr 08), the guy that got a bunch of WD-1A is Michael Hurd, of Trumansburg, NY. I got four spools from him (each was 32,600 feet - about 6 miles). Each wooden spool weighed over 275 pounds. PM me for his address and phone number (as of Apr 2008).

3d, No, they got rid of them, first by going to a four wire (WD-16), and then via computer controlled phones. EE-8's, TA-43's and TA-312's are all obsolete, but still very useful! And, after surplusing them for nearly 30 years, someone at DLA decided they were 'mutilation required' items. I...

WD-1 is two single wires used as a pair, WD-1A is more like lamp cord. I think I have a small amount of WD-1, probably on a DR-8 reel. But, as those who have been to the house can attest, it may take a major effort to locate. WD-1 was WWII up through at least part of Vietnam, -1A was easier...