Showing posts with label FIRST RADIO TRANSMITTER. Show all posts
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Friday, November 22, 2013

First radio transmitter of South India on display at Egmore Museum

By Express News Service - CHENNAI

The latest exhibit of the fortnight at the Government Museum in Egmore is an object that has carved a place for itself in the memories of countless persons and is, by itself, a chapter in the history of communication – The first radio transmitter of south India. Equipped with valves from the first generation of transistors, dial knobs and rheostats, the 200 watt transmitter – which was acquired by the museum in the 1950s – will be on display till December 1.

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http://newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/First-radio-transmitter-of-South-India-on-display-at-Egmore-Museum/2013/11/19/article1897969.ece