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Radio transmitter, BC-15A

Air and Space Museum

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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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    National Air and Space Museum Collection

    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

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