Transmitter / Receiver, UHF Voice, Gemini VIII

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Collins Radio Co.

Summary

This is one of the two ultra-high frequency voice transmitters/receivers flown on the Gemini VIII mission. This equipment provided line-of-sight voice communications between the astronauts and the ground. A high frequency voice transmitter/receiver provided beyond line-of-sight voice communication between the astronauts and the ground. Astronauts Walter Schirra, Jr. and Thomas Stafford flew the three-day Gemini VIII mission in December 1965. Collins Radio made this artifact and NASA transferred it to NASM in 1971.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19711520000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Communications Devices

Materials

Anodized Aluminum, Steel, Ink, Paper, Rubber, Plastic

Dimensions

3-D: 21 x 7.1 x 7.1cm (8 1/4 x 2 13/16 x 2 13/16 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv95a22fc29-87cd-4ac9-9810-0ee9c0eb2089

Record ID

nasm_A19711520000