Low power transportable radio transmitter in teak case, 1920-1930

Low power transportable radio transmitter in teak case, 1920-1930 Low power transportable radio transmitter in teak case, 1920-1930

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Low power transportable radio transmitter in teak case, complete with hand-driven generator, made by G E Mortley-Sprague and Company, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, 1920-1930.

This chunky radio transmitter was intended to be portable and came with a carrying handle. It has a hand driven generator, along with a carry handle, all within a contained wooden case, meaning that it could be moved around more easily than other amateur radio equipment - although at 20KG, this was still no easy feat. It is an example of early radio equipment, used by amateur radio enthusiasts in the UK.

Details

Category:
Radio Communication
Object Number:
1940-19
Materials:
teak (wood), plastic (unidentified), leather, metal (unknown), steel (metal) and rubber (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall (open): 550 mm x 400 mm x 880 mm, 20.96 kg
type:
radio receiver
credit:
Donated by W. Howse

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Low power transportable radio transmitter in teak case, 1920-1930

Low power transportable radio transmitter in teak case, 1920-1930

Low power transportable radio transmitter in teak case, complete with hand-driven generator, made by G E Mortley-Sprague and Company, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, 1920-1930.

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This chunky radio transmitter was intended to be portable and came with a carrying handle. It has a hand driven generator, along with a carry handle, all within a contained wooden case, meaning that it could be moved around more easily than other amateur radio equipment - although at 20KG, this was still no easy feat. It is an example of early radio equipment, used by amateur radio enthusiasts in the UK.

Measurements:
overall (open): 550 mm x 400 mm x 880 mm, 20.96 kg
Materials:
teak (wood) , plastic (unidentified) , leather , metal (unknown) , steel (metal) and rubber (unidentified)
Object Number:
1940-19/1
type:
radio receiver
Cable from low power transportable radio transmitter in teak case, 1920-1930

Cable from low power transportable radio transmitter in teak case, 1920-1930

Cable from low power transportable radio transmitter in teak case, complete with hand-driven generator, made by G E Mortley-Sprague and Company, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, 1920-1930

Measurements:
overall (open): 550 mm x 400 mm x 880 mm, 20.96 kg
Materials:
metal (unknown) , steel (metal) and rubber (unidentified)
Object Number:
1940-19/2
type:
cable
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