Murray multiplex tape transmitter, 1910-1920

Made:
1910-1920 in Camden Town
maker:
Reid Brothers, Engineers, Limited
Murray multiplex tape transmitter, made by Reid Brothers Murray multiplex tape transmitter, made by Reid Brothers

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Murray multiplex tape transmitter, made by Reid Brothers
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Murray multiplex tape transmitter, made by Reid Brothers
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Murray multiplex tape transmitter, made by the Reid Brothers, Camden, London, England, 1910-1920.

The Murray Multiplex transmitter was used with the Murray keyboard perforator. The tape output from the perforator was fed into the transmitter via a loop. If the loop shortened significantly, it pulled down an arm and stopped the transmitter until the operator caught up. Consequently the operator could maintain a natural typing speed without affecting other operators working into the same line.

Details

Category:
Telecommunications
Object Number:
1976-372
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
overall: 80 mm x 100 mm x 100 mm, 1.9kg
type:
telegraph
credit:
Donated by the Liverpool Post and Daily Echo Limited