Radio transmitter, BC-15A

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Connecticut Telephone & Electric Co.

Physical Description

Type BC-15a transmitter

Credit Line

Gift of Thoms A. Newkirk

Date

1918

Inventory Number

A19600020000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

AVIONICS-Communication

Materials

HAZMAT: Cadmium Plating

Wood

Unknown Composite (Likely Phenolic Resin)

Paint

Copper

Natural Fabric

Glass

Brass

Steel

Synthetic Rubber

Plastic

Paper

Ink

Adhesive

Dimensions

3-D: 20.5 x 16.2 x 14.9cm (8 1/16 x 6 3/8 x 5 7/8 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/nv90d1425ac-570d-40e9-9921-549c7d1615e5

Record ID

nasm_A19600020000