Steel framework to house Marconi SWB 8E transmitter
Steel framework to house Marconi SWB 8E transmitter with integral wooden shelving
- Object Number:
- 1993-1587 Pt1
- type:
- transmitter
Marconi High Frequency telegraphy/telephony Transmitter Type SWB8E
- Made:
- circa 1935 in Porthcurno
Marconi High Frequency telegraphy/telephony Transmitter Type SWB8E, c. 1935, used at the Cable & Wireless Ltd Engineering Training College, at Porthcurno, Cornwall.
This transmitter, telegraph only, was transferred to Porthcurno from Gibraltar in the mid 1950s and represented a type in use at Cable & Wireless until the early 1970s.
Details
- Category:
- Radio Communication
- Object Number:
- 1993-1587
- type:
- transmitter
- credit:
- Cable and Wireless plc (Porthcurno)
Parts
Four Banks of Dropper Resistors on Asbestos Framework
Four banks of dropper resistors on asbestos framework from Marconi SWB 8E Transmitter
Bank of Three Large Capacitors
Bank of three large capacitors from Marconi SWB 8E Transmitter
- Measurements:
-
overall: 160 mm x 290 mm x 180 mm, 5.5 kg
- Object Number:
- 1993-1587 Pt3
- type:
- capacitors
Seven Perforated Cover Panels
Seven perforated cover panels from Marconi SWB 8E Transmitter
- Measurements:
-
overall: 60 mm x 910 mm x 2550 mm, 26.5 kg
- Object Number:
- 1993-1587 Pt4
- type:
- cover - closure
Perforated Rectangular Cowling with Two Ceramic Pillar Insulators
Perforated rectangular cowling with two ceramic pillar insulators from Marconi SWB 8E Transmitter
Wall-mounting wooden cupboard containing 20 tuning coils
Wall-mounting wooden cupboard containing 20 tuning coils for Marconi SWB 8E Transmitter
- Object Number:
- 1993-1587 Pt6
- type:
- cupboard
Seven PA valves type ACT 9
Seven PA valves type ACT 9 for Marconi SWB 8E Transmitter
- Object Number:
- 1993-1587 Pt7
- type:
- valves
Envelope containing approx. 30 copper connecting straps
Envelope containing approx. 30 copper connecting straps for Marconi SWB 8E Transmitter
- Object Number:
- 1993-1587 Pt8
- type:
- straps
Envelope Containing 2 Ceramic Insulators
Envelope containing 2 ceramic insulators, 1 capacitor & miscellaneous nuts & bolts for Marconi SWB 8E Transmitter
Spare drawings
Spare drawings, calibration charts and 2 technical handbooks for Marconi SWB 8E Transmitter
- Object Number:
- 1993-1587 Pt10
- type:
- drawings
Main output stage for Marconi SWB 8E Transmitter with one ACT 9 valve and small aerial switch
Main output stage for Marconi SWB 8E Transmitter with one ACT 9 valve and small aerial switch, all in a transportation crate
- Object Number:
- 1993-1587 Pt11
- type:
- transmitter
Transformer / Rectifier Unit from Marconi SWB 8E Transmitter
Transformer /rectifier unit from Marconi SWB 8E Transmitter
Box of valves and indicator lights
Box of valves and indicator lights for Marconi SWB 8E transmitter
- Object Number:
- 1993-1587 Pt13
- type:
- valve
Four large rectangular tuning coils
Four large rectangular tuning coils for Marconi SWB 8E Transmitter
- Object Number:
- 1993-1587 Pt14
- type:
- tuning coils
Three small rectangular tuning coils
Three small rectangular tuning coils for Marconi SWB 8E Transmitter
- Object Number:
- 1993-1587 Pt15
- type:
- tuning coils
Relay Unit from Marconi SWB 8E Transmitter
Relay unit from Marconi SWB 8E Transmitter
- Measurements:
-
overall: 240 mm x 380 mm x 280 mm, 7.5 kg
- Object Number:
- 1993-1587 Pt16
- type:
- relay unit
Five Meter / Control Panels from Marconi SWB 8E Transmitter
Five meter / control panels from Marconi SWB 8E Transmitter
- Measurements:
-
overall: 170 mm x 820 mm x 1220 mm, 20.5 kg
- Object Number:
- 1993-1587 Pt17
- type:
- control panels
Support Bracket for Valve Top-Cap Connectors
Support bracket for valve top-cap connectors from Marconi SWB 8E Transmitter
