Transmitter Collection (page 4)

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

The Marconi standard broadcasting transmitter as supplied to British Broadcasting stations and to many of the foreign and colonial broadcasting stations. Marconis Wireless Telegraph Co Ltd

A British biplane equipped with a radio transmitter, at an airfield in France during World War I. Photograph, c1916
WORLD WAR I: BIPLANE. A British biplane equipped with a radio transmitter, at an airfield in France during World War I. Photograph, c1916

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Black Rhinoceros - drilling hole in horn for radio transmitter - darted and being prepared for translocation by rangers from the Kenya Wildlife Service ( ) Date:

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Kakapo - With handler and radio transmitter (Strigops habroptilus) Date:

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Little / Little Blue / Fairy Penguin - satellite transmitter being applied to penguin to find out how far they are going to feed Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia. Date:

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Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) Date:

CH transmitter masts

The beehive terminal building at Gatwick Airport following installation of a VHF transmitter station aerial tower

Replica of Marconis first transmitter used in his early experiments in Italy, 1894. Acknowledgement to The Marconi Company Limited

Radio telescope with tractor and baler baling silage in foreground, Lovell Telescope, Jodrell Bank Observatory, Cheshire, England, June

European Bison (Bison bonasus) two adult males, wearing radio tracking collars, standing in snow covered meadow, Bialowieza N.P. Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland, February

Common Crane (Grus grus) two adults, in flight, with radio transmitters, Gloucestershire, England, February

Transmitting triode (vacuum tube)

Wireless mesh network, artwork F005 / 0237
Wireless mesh network, computer artwork. A wireless mesh network (WMN) is a communication system made up of small radio transmitters, known as mesh nodes

Wireless mesh network, artwork F005 / 0236
Wireless mesh network, computer artwork. A wireless mesh network (WMN) is a communication system made up of small radio transmitters, known as mesh nodes

Tagging humans, conceptual artwork F005 / 0449
Tagging humans, conceptual computer artwork

Wireless mesh network, artwork F005 / 0238
Wireless mesh network, computer artwork. A wireless mesh network (WMN) is a communication system made up of small radio transmitters, known as mesh nodes

HaRP antenna array, artwork F005 / 0453
HaRP antenna array. Computer artwork of antennas at the High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program (HaRP), Alaska, USA

HaRP antenna array, artwork F005 / 0452
HaRP antenna array. Computer artwork of antennas at the High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program (HaRP), Alaska, USA

Tracking medication, conceptual artwork F005 / 0447
Tracking medication, conceptual computer artwork

3G data transmitter installation C014 / 1406
3G data transmitter installation. Aerial work platform being used to install 3G data transmission equipment with concealment cladding on a brick chimney

Radio antenna, 1916
Radio antenna, Nome, Alaska, USA. Photographed in 1916

Guglielmo Marconi with his radio, 1890s C017 / 0685
Marconi with his radio, 19th-century artwork. Italian physicist and inventor Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937) had developed his first radio equipment by the age of 21

Early portable military radio, artwork
Early portable military radio. Artwork of a soldier carrying an early portable military radio. Radios used by the military varied in size depending on how far they needed to transmit and receive

Apollo 16 exploration of the Moon, 1972 C018 / 3553
Apollo 16 exploration of the Moon. Panoramic image of the landing site of Apollo 16, the fifth and penultimate mission of the US Apollo space program

Sputnik model in Baikonur museum
Sputnik model in Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan

Telegraphers at a baseball game C013 / 7300
Telegraph operators at a baseball game. Photographed at the Polo Grounds, New York City, USA, between 1910 and 1915

Alexander Popov with Stepan Makarov C013 / 5349
Alexander Popov with Stepan Makarov. Russian radio pioneer and physicist Alexander Stepanovich Popov (1859-1906, right), showing the worlds first radio to the Russian navy commander

California Condor adult with wing tag and transmitter

Television Mast, Mt Cargill, Dunedin, South Island, New Zealand

TELEPHONE: REIS, 1863. Telephone transmitter, left, and receiver invented by Johann Philipp Reis (1834-1874). Wood engraving, German, 1863

TELEPHONE: REIS, 1862. Telephone transmitter, top, and receiver invented by Johann Philipp Reis (1834-1874). Wood engraving, German, 1862

Lima, Peru - Balta Bridge and the San Cristobal Hill
Lima, Peru - Cerro San Cristobal (San Cristobal Hill) and the Balta Bridge over the Rimac River. The Inalambrica Station can be seen in the foreground. Date: 1919

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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.