Antenna, Whip, High Frequency, Gemini

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Raymond Engineering Laboratory

Summary

This is an unflown Gemini high frequency whip antenna. Each capsule had two of these extendable/retractable antennas that were used in the voice communications system during the orbiting and postlanding phases. This system enabled ground controllers and the astronauts to talk with one another. The system's transmitters and receivers operated on a frequency of 15.016 megahertz and an output power of five watts. Raymond Engineering Laboratory made the antenna and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration transferred it to NASM in 1970.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19720465000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Aerials & Antenna

Materials

HAZMAT: Cadmium Plating

Aluminum

Coating

Plastic

Steel

Bakelite

Rubber

Dimensions

3-D: 61.9 × 8.9 × 8.9cm (2 ft. 3/8 in. × 3 1/2 in. × 3 1/2 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/nv9a436999d-e3e8-4a03-9d88-47d4822b5230

Record ID

nasm_A19720465000