Flightcase M Inmarsat Phone

Made:
circa 1990
Flightcase M Inmarsat Phone, Mascot M

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Flightcase M Inmarsat Phone, Mascot M
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Flightcase M Inmarsat Phone, Mascot M, Marine Technology International Ltd, 1990s.

The Flightcase M Inmarsat Phone was used by the BBC in the early to mid-1990's, the forerunner to the Mini M satellite phone.

Details

Category:
Telecommunications
Object Number:
2013-115
Materials:
metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall (Terminal closed): 50 mm x 430 mm x 300 mm,
overall (Terminal open): 310 mm x 430 mm x 300 mm,
overall (case): 130 mm x 455 mm x 420 mm,
type:
mobile telephone
credit:
BBC Newsgathering