
Demonstration radio receiver
- Made:
- 1926 in United Kingdom







Demonstration broadcast receiver, unsigned, United Kingdom, 1926
The BBC’s development section, led by Harold L Kirke, produced this radio for the Science Museum. It was used to demonstrate the new technology to visitors.
Details
- Category:
- Radio Communication
- Object Number:
- 1926-1076
- Materials:
- asbestos, glass, steel (metal), metal (unknown), bakelite, copper (metal), brass (copper, zinc alloy), plastic (unidentified), aluminium (metal) and electronic components
- Measurements:
-
overall: 300 mm x 600 mm x 250 mm, Wt. 20kg (all estimated)
- type:
- radio receiver
- credit:
- British Broadcasting Corporation.