Transmitter Collection (page 3)

New York telephone subscriber making call through operator at telephone exchange, 1883. Apparatus in picture used an Edison transmitter and a pony-crown receiver

Edison transmitter and a pony crown receiver, New York, c1891. Telephone apparatus available to New York subscribers. This used an Edison transmitter and a pony crown receiver

Cross-section of Edisons lamp-black (carbon) button telephone transmitter (microphone), c1891. Wood engraving

Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937), Italian physicist and radio pioneer
Guglielmo Marconi, Italian physicist and radio pioneer. Marconi with typical apparatus, including 10-inch induction coil spark transmitter (right), morse inker and grasshopper key in centre

Bell telephone
Using a Bell telephone, here with a separate transmitter and receiver. Thomas Edison, dated 1878

JAN SZCZEPANIK (1872-1926). Polish scientist and inventor, with a diagram of his telectroscope, a predecessor of the television. Engraving, English, 1898

Model of Sputnik 2
Sputnik 2. Cut-away model of the top of the rocket carrying Sputnik 2, the second man-made object to be placed into orbit

Bell telephone
Using a Bell telephone, here with a separate transmitter and receiver. Thomas Edison, dated 1878

U. S. Navy SEALs during combat operations
U.S. Navy SEALs during combat operations

A radar dish aboard Mobile At-Sea Sensor barge
Pearl Harbor, August 24, 2011 - A radar dish aboard Mobile At-Sea Sensor (MATSS) barge (IX-524) undergoes final testing before upcoming flight test mission FTM-16

Alexandra Palace
The transmission mast above the BBC wing of Alexandra Palace, north London, 20th August 1946. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Motorcycle courier motorbike bike motorcycle static red

Fantastic Adventures - War of the Giant Apes by Alexander Blade. A giant ape uses a boulder to attack a truck with a scared man in it

Nipple radio transmitter for use in spying. Date: 1970s

David Edward Hughes (1831 A?o??n? 1900). Was a Welsh-American scientist and musician. Co-inventor of the microphone and teleprinter

Automatic central battery telephone. Model 27. Siemens. 1927. Milan. National Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo Da Vinci. Milan. Italy

Mrs. William holding transmitter
Lady in Chair holding transmitter. Strange arch of light abobve her. Date: 1939

Radio transmitter at Encamp, Valleys of Andorra, Andorra
Radio transmitter of Radio Andorra in the town of Encamp, in the parish of Encamp, Principality of Andorra, a sovereign microstate in south-west Europe. circa 1940

The Brown Derby, Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, USA
The first Brown Derby restaurant on its original site at 3427 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA. Date: circa 1935

Early Gramophone-Radio Transmitter, . Date: 1910s

Maccabees Building, Detroit, Michigan, USA
Maccabees Building, home of the WXYZ Radio Station, Detroit, Michigan, USA. Date: 1943

How wireless beacons guide ships in the fog
The Marconi invention can determine distance of the ship from the beacon to steer the vessel into a Harbour during foggy weather

RAF observer with wireless transmitter, WW1
An RAF observer with a wireless transmitter which allows him to keep in touch with British guns, on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1918

Military radar in wartime by G. H. Davis
Military radar: how this vital secret weapon helped the Allied land forces to achieve final victory during the Second World War. Date: 1945

How wireless waves guide aeroplanes during bad visibility
Method of directing the pilots of aircraft flying to and from Croydon has been revolutioned by the Marconi directional visual beacon station erected at croydon. WWII

Silent radio telephony on the battlefront 1943
Using a throat microphone and wireless silent speech transmitter, the soldier on patrol can report instructions back to base from under the noses of the enemy. Date: 1943

Digital illustration of High Frequency Direction Finder known by acronym HF / DF (Huff-Duff)
Digital illustration of High Frequency Direction Finder known by acronym HF/DF (Huff-Duff), a crucial technological resources used in the battle against U-boats

Illustration of radio transmission and reception, from microphone to speaker

Illustration of signal travelling from tv aerial to screen

Illustration of radio signal being transmitted to receiver

EDWIN HOWARD ARMSTRONG (1890-1954). American electrical engineer and inventor of FM radio. Armstrong standing on top of the WJZ transmitter tower above Times Square in New York City, May 1923

CHICAGO: RADIO OPERA, c1921. Scottish-American soprano Mary Garden (seated) and American soprano Edith Mason, singing into a radio transmitter at a studio in Chicago

Westland Wessex HC2, XR527, of No28 Squadron RAF Kai Tak?
Westland Wessex HC2, XR527, of No28 Squadron RAF Kai Tak, Hong Kong, transports a 4, 000lb empty sea container which was to be used to house RTV transmitter equipment

Army ground radar antennae on display on Ford Island as part of a large Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) held in the Oahu, Hawaii

U. S. special forces soldier stays alert while wearing a radio headset during combat
U.S. special forces soldier stays alert while wearing a radio headset during combat

A vehicle commander with his radio equipment attached to his vest. Each vehicle has a vehicle commander who keeps in contact with each other, the convoy commander

U. S. Special Forces soldier equipped with a communications headset during combat
U.S. Special Forces soldier equipped with a communications headset during combat

Pararescuemen conducts a communications check with his Sat radio at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona

Bowman radio set used by the British Armed Forces for tactical communications

A technician climbs up a large radio telescope antenna
November 18, 2009 - A technician climbs up a 28-foot radio telescope antenna at the Sagamore Hill Solar Observatory, Massachusetts, to perform a semi-annual corrosion control inspection

A field radio operator sets up satellite communication
September 14, 2009 - A field radio operator sets up satellite communication shortly after arriving at Camp Korean Village, Iraq

U. S. special forces soldier stays alert while armed with an automatic rifle
U.S. special forces soldier stays alert while armed with an automatic rifle

U. S. Marine uses a radio during a security patrol in Afghanistan
July 27, 2009 - U.S. Marine uses a radio during a security patrol in the Helmand province of Afghanistan

A ground control station which operates teh RQ-7B Shadow UAV
March 7, 2011 - A ground control station accommodates U.S. Soldiers with the 10th Special Forces Group as they operate an RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle at Hurlburt Field, Florida

The Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire, England
The Lovell Telescope is a radio telescope at Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire, England

Soldiers call in information during Exercise Atlantic Strike in Florida
February 15, 2011 - Members of the 14th Air Support Operations Squadron call in information during exercise Atlantic Strike at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida

A Joint Terminal Attack Controller communicates a close air support mission
June 22, 2010 - U.S. Air Force Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC), communicates a close air support (CAS) mission during Red Flag-Alaska exercise

Europe, Germany, Berlin. Alexanderplatz, television tower

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The transmitter, a revolutionary invention that changed the course of communication history. It all began with Marconi's radio apparatus, which paved the way for long-distance wireless communication in the late 19th century. With his groundbreaking Marconi radio valve, he transmitted signals across vast distances, forever altering how we connect. Imagine Marconi himself standing proudly next to his radio, a symbol of innovation and progress. His transmitter allowed messages to be sent and received effortlessly, bridging gaps between people and places like never before. One iconic image is that of the Radio Station Tower at Tuckerton, NJ - an imposing structure reaching towards the sky as it broadcasts information far and wide. Similarly, Alexandra Palace became a beacon of connectivity as it housed one of Marconi's transmitters during its early days. But let us not forget other pioneers like Thomas Edison who contributed to this technological revolution. Their inventions complemented each other; Edison's genius in electrical engineering enhanced transmission capabilities even further. In times of war or emergency at sea, wireless officers relied on Morse Code to send crucial messages from onboard ships. The sight of these skilled individuals diligently tapping away on their machines evokes a sense of urgency and dedication. Fast forward to space exploration: the Apollo lunar rover carried astronauts across unknown terrain while relying on transmitters for vital communications back home. This artwork captures both human ingenuity and reliance on advanced technology beyond Earth's boundaries. Back down on Earth, TV transmitters such as Crystal Palace in London brought entertainment into homes worldwide. These towering structures broadcasted news updates, sports events, and beloved shows - connecting communities through shared experiences. However impressive our advancements may be though when accidents occur – like those depicted by Traffic Accident Group – communication becomes essential for quick response and assistance. Reflecting upon old versus new methods of communication reminds us how far we've come but also highlights challenges faced along the way. From smoke signals to smartphones – each era has its unique transmitter, shaping the way we interact and share information.