Transistorised submarine repeater, 1982
- Made:
- 1982 in unknown place
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License45 MHz transistorized submarine repeater, unknown maker, 1982
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45 MHz transistorized submarine repeater, unknown maker, 1982
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
45 MHz transistorized submarine repeater, unknown maker, 1982.
Transistors are used to amplify electronic signals. They were invented in the late 1940s, and their introduction allowed submarine repeaters, which helped boost the signals in long distance telephone cables, to be more compact and reliable.
Details
- Category:
- Telecommunications
- Object Number:
- 2014-56
- Materials:
- plastic (unidentified), metal (unknown) and glass
- Measurements:
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overall: 1450 mm x 340 mm diameter, 54kg
- type:
- transistor
- credit:
- From Standard Telephones and Cables PLC
