Aircraft Radio Receiver

Object detail

Accession number

1978.117.1

Production period

1940s

Description

Radio receiver - World War II Aircraft. The receiver consists of a large heavy black metal box with a front panel. There is only one glass square panel with a circular disc inside that moves in conjunction with the "Tuning" knob on the right. In the centre is an "Oscillator Selector" with other knobs and switches on the panel. The sides have heat-dissipating vents. The whole unit is mounted on 3 anti-vibration mounts arranged in a triangular fashion.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Glass

Credit Line

Aircraft Radio Receiver, 1978.117.1. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Transmitter Transmitter, Radio Tools & Equipment for Communication Telecommunication T&E Telecommunication Devices

Collection type

Air and Space Transport Sound Technology Communications Technology

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