BBC OBA/8 Microphone Amplifier & Programme meter

BBC OBA/8 Microphone Amplifier & Programme meter

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BBC OBA/8 Microphone Amplifier & Programme meter
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BBC OBA/8 microphone amplifier and programme meter, 1938.

The OBA/8 was developed and used extensively for radio outside broadcasts, and was also used for television. It continued in service well after its successor (OBA/9) was introduced.

Details

Category:
Television
Collection:
BBC Heritage Collection
Object Number:
2012-5118/22
Materials:
aluminium alloy, plastic (unidentified) and electronic components
Measurements:
overall: 270 mm x 545 mm x 240 mm, 18 kg
type:
amplifier