Power Unit for the BBC OBA/8 Amplifier

Made:
1938
maker:
British Broadcasting Corporation
Power Unit for the BBC OBA/8 Amplifier

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Power Unit for the BBC OBA/8 Amplifier
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Mains power unit for the BBC OBA/8 microphone amplifier, 1938.

The OBA/8 amplifier was originally developed for radio outside broadcasts in the late 1930s. It was used extensively for both radio and early television outside broadcast, and continued in service well after its successor the OBA/9 was introduced.

Details

Category:
Television
Collection:
BBC Heritage Collection
Object Number:
2012-5118/23
Materials:
aluminium alloy, electronic components and plastic (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 205 mm x 350 mm x 235 mm, 12.5 kg
type:
power supply
taxonomy:
  • component - object