Broadcast Transmitter [Radio]

Object detail

Accession number

F2388.2004

Maker

Collins Radio Company

Description

Radio broadcast transmitter - Collins. Large square machine, with a light grey metal body and dark grey 'face' plate. Face plate contains rectangular glass window with rectangular access panels on either side, above face panel in a meter panel set with 5 electrical meters (all made by "SIMPSON"), below face plate is the makers logo "COLLINS". To the right and left of the maker's logo are indentical sets of 3 buttons and a switch. The bottom centre of front panel contains another access panel with a long round handle at the top. Back of machine is open at bottom and filled with parts, top is enclosed by two doors.

Marks

COLLINS Maker's Plate
SIMPSON ELECTRIC CO. CHICAGO IL. U.S.A. Maker's Mark

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Glass

Credit Line

Collins Radio Company. Broadcast Transmitter [Radio], F2388.2004. 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

Telecommunication Communications Technology

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