Pye Bantam radio telephone set, 1963-1965
- Measurements:
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overall: 300 mm x 165 mm x 70 mm, 1.85 kg
- Materials:
- plastic (unidentified) , electrical components and leather
- Object Number:
- 1965-184/1
- type:
- mobile telephone
Two Pye Bantam radio telephone sets together with a separate chassis (less crystals), made by Pye Telecommunication Limited, Cambridge, England, 1963-1965.
The portable Bantam radio was usually carried over the shoulder with a strap. The low power equipment was battery powered and could be used to provide a two-way voice link. The Bantam added to a range of radio telephones developed by Cambridge based company Pye. During the Second World War Pye had built up a good reputation with the uniformed services, and the Bantam was used by several police forces around the world.
One Pye Bantam radio telephone set, labelled as 'Museum B', made by Pye Telecommunication Limited, Cambridge, England, 1963-1965
Chassis (less crystals) for Pye Bantam radio telephone set, made by Pye Telecommunication Limited, Cambridge, England, 1963-1965