Crystal Radio Set

Object detail

Accession number

1972.272

Maker

S G Brown Limited
British Broadcasting Corporation

Production period

1920s

Description

A radio set comprising of a Brownie Wireless Company 2-valve "Note Magnifier" amplifier and a BBC no.2. This is a stage 2 version of the 1923 type C "Crystal Amplifier" of 1926.

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic/Bakelite
Processed Material/Metal

Other name

Note Magnifier
Amplifier
Brownie

Credit Line

S G Brown Limited et al. 1925
1926. Crystal Radio Set, 1972.272. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

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

Production place

England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Subject

Crystal sets (Radio)

Collection type

Sound Technology Communications Technology

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