Coaxial cable, twelve pairs, 1950-1969
- Made:
- 1950-1969 in unknown place
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Cable containing twelve coaxial pairs each capable of carrying one television channel, of 960 unidirectional telephone channels (two pairs used to provide for 960 two-way conversations), sheathed with lead alloy to General Post Office specification, unknown maker, 1950-1969
Details
- Category:
- Telecommunications
- Object Number:
- 1969-347
- Materials:
- copper (alloy), paper (fibre product), plastic (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 233 mm 30 mm, .43 kg
- type:
- cable
- credit:
- Donated by British Insulated Callender's Cables Limited
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