Transmitter - Light (Morse Code) - Museum of Transport and Technology, New Zealand

Object detail

Accession number

F1382.2004

Maker

Joseph Lucas Limited

Description

Wooden rectangular box painted black. Contains two compartments with individual hinged lids. Large compartment contains one Morse key pad attached to underside of lid and one flash light. Smaller compartment contains two metal rods.

Marks

Lucas Engraved
Give a series of dashes instead of a / steady exposure when calling for / light, or showing light. / Use the plug in No. 1 socket /as long as the light is cold / enough, then change to No. 2. / This will lengthen the life of both / bulb and battery. Printed

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Glass

Credit Line

Joseph Lucas Limited. Transmitter - Light (Morse Code), F1382.2004. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Device, Morse Code Instruction Tools & Equipment for Communication Telecommunication T&E Telecommunication Accessories

Collection type

Telecommunication Communications Technology

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Transmitter - Light (Morse Code)