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.

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

Materials:
metal (unknown) , steel (metal) and rubber (unidentified)
Object Number:
1940-19/2
type:
cable
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum