PHOTOGRAPH: AMATEUR RADIO TRANSMISSION STATION AND TRANSMITTER
a) Postcard sized black and white photograph of radio station transmitter, receiver and headphones. Many dials and knobs on display with notices: '6MU', '5DX', 'A3SR' and two printed sheets pinned above work station. b) Postcard sized copy of a photograph of a radio transmission station and receiver with a caption: 'Mr B Congdon's receiving set'. This set appears to be home-made.
Photographic paper and ink
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Historical and social significance: radio transmission underwent rapid development during WWII with many amateur radio enthusiasts involved with the war effort.
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