BBC OBA/8 Outside Broadcast Amplifier

Made:
1938
maker:
British Broadcasting Corporation
BBC OBA/8 Outside Broadcast Amplifier (amplifier) BBC OBA/8 Outside Broadcast Amplifier (amplifier)

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BBC OBA/8 Outside Broadcast amplifier, 1938. Full BBC Number is OBA/8/725. The OBA/8 was developed for radio outside broadcasts in the late 1930s. It was used extensively for both radio and early TV OBs and continued in service well after its successor (OBA/9) was introduced.

Details

Category:
Television
Collection:
BBC Heritage Collection
Object Number:
2012-5118/250
Materials:
metal (unknown), plastic (unidentified), glass and electronic components
Measurements:
overall: 225 mm x 485 mm x 245 mm, 14.5 kg
type:
amplifier