Earth spike for Radio Receiver

A galvanised spike, with a long braided copper wire attached Earth spike for Radio Receiver

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A galvanised spike, with a long braided copper wire attached

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A galvanised spike, with a long braided copper wire attached.

It use used to give a good earth and hence improve the performance of the aerial.

Details

Category:
Television
Collection:
BBC Heritage Collection
Object Number:
2012-5118/823
Measurements:
overall: 50 mm x 150 mm x 220 mm, .259 kg
type:
earth spike for radio receiver