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Transmitter Collection (page 6)

The transmitter, a revolutionary invention that changed the course of communication history

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Radio mast with radio waves

Radio mast with radio waves
Radio mast, conceptual computer artwork. The concentric rings represent the radio waves or microwaves being transmitted by the mast

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Original Marconi apparatus

Original Marconi apparatus
Original Marconi radio apparatus. Marconi built and experimented with his first radio equipment in Italy in 1894. He then moved to London, England, patented his invention in 1896

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Early television system, 19th century

Early television system, 19th century
Early television system. Historical artwork of a proposed 19th century system to transmit an image by using optical and telephone technology. The original image (a womans head) is at left

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Security chip in a human skull

Security chip in a human skull. Conceptual computer artwork of a coloured X-ray showing a radio frequency identification (RFID) chip in a human skull

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Intelligent label chip

Intelligent label chip. Computer artwork of a radio frequency identification (RFID) chip held between a womans finger and thumb

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Water tower

Water tower with mobile telephone and television transmitting antennae. The water tower stores water for homes and businesses in the surrounding area

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Intelligent labels

Intelligent labels. Supermarket trolley filled with products with radio frequency identification (RFID) chips in their packaging. RFID chips could soon replace barcodes

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Telecommunications mast

Telecommunications mast
Telecommunications base. Radio wave antennas mounted on top of a chimney. These are used to communicate between mobile phones in a telecommunications network

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Concealed mobile phone mast

Concealed mobile phone mast. Camouflaged mobile phone mast on a brick chimney

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Computer image of radio transmission

Computer image of radio transmission
Radio transmission. Computer graphic illustration depicting radio waves being transmitted from a large aerial. The type of transmitter seen here is similar to those used for TV

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Alexander Popov, Russian radio pioneer

Alexander Popov, Russian radio pioneer
Alexander Stepanovich Popov (1859-1906), Russian radio pioneer and physicist. After joining the Navys Torpedo School at Kronstadt, Popov started experiments with radio

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Baird demonstrating his television, 1920s

Baird demonstrating his television, 1920s
Baird demonstrating his television. Coloured photograph of the Scottish engineer John Logie Baird (1888-1946) operating one of his early television systems

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Transmitter on bee, SEM

Transmitter on bee, SEM

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Nerve cells, neurons connected

Nerve cells, neurons connected
Computer artwork of two nerve cells connecting with glowing impulse

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Dopamine, 3D molecular model

Dopamine, 3D molecular model
3D molecular model of dopamine. Dopamine is a catecholamine neurotransmitter produced in different aereas of the brain. Dopamine is also a neurohormone released by the hypothalamus

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Ship radar and radio domes

Ship radar and radio domes
Radar and radio domes in Cruise ship

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Marconi radio circuits, 19th century

Marconi radio circuits, 19th century
Marconi radio circuits, 19th-century artwork. The circuits are for a receiver and a transmitter. Italian physicist Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937)

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Ships radio, 1914

Ships radio, 1914
Ships radio. At left is part of the tuning apparatus. At right, is the detector and the radio transmission controls and coils

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Eiffel Tower radio station, 1914

Eiffel Tower radio station, 1914
Eiffel Tower radio station. In the foreground are the transmitters, while on the wall are the receivers and other apparatus. At right is one of the radio operators

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Edouard Branly, French physicist

Edouard Branly, French physicist
Edouard Branly (1844-1940), French physicist and inventor, in his laboratory. Born Eugene Edouard Desire Branly, he is most famous for his inventions in telegraphy

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Morse telegraph recording receiver

Morse telegraph recording receiver. Model of the original Morse telegraph recording receiver, held at the Carnegie Institute

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Telegraph transmitter and receiver, 1914

Telegraph transmitter and receiver, 1914
Telegraph transmitter and receiver. This apparatus was designed by the French inventor Auguste Jean-Baptiste Tauleigne (1870-1926). At right is the relay where the message is tapped out

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Alexanderson alternator

Alexanderson alternator. This apparatus, invented by the Swedish-US engineer Ernst Alexanderson (1878-1975), made voice radio broadcasts possible

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Radio transmitter

Radio transmitter. Photograph courtesy of the Radio Corporation of America. The photograph forms part of a collection of unpublished images, dating from the 1860s to the 1920s

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Telescopic portable radio mast, 1914

Telescopic portable radio mast, 1914
Telescopic portable radio mast. The mast, held up by guy ropes anchored in the ground, supports the antenna used to transmit and receive signals

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Morse telegraph key

Morse telegraph key, first used in about 1844. This photograph is from the Western Union Telegraph Company and the Smithsonian Institution

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Bicycle radio antenna, 1914

Bicycle radio antenna, 1914
Bicycle radio antenna. The bike is being used to support an improvised radio antenna to enable reception of radio signals being listened to by the operator

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Football with chip

Football with chip
3D computer graphics illustration of a modern chip enabled football. The technology is based on an ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) chip with an integrated transmitter to send data

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Eutelsat communications satellite

Eutelsat communications satellite, with the Sun in the background, artwork. Eutelsat is a French company that operates over 25 satellites in geoeosynchronous orbit

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Satellite communications antenna

Satellite communications antenna
Satellite communications and telemetry antenna, with the Sun behind the feed structure. These dish-shaped objects are microwave

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Communication mast

Communication mast
A communication mast

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Tick, SEM

Tick, SEM
Tick, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This is the ventral surface (the underside). Ticks (superfamily: Ixodoidea) are small arachnids

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Baird inventing his television, 1920s

Baird inventing his television, 1920s
Baird inventing his television. Coloured photograph of the Scottish engineer John Logie Baird (1888-1946) constructing one of his early television systems

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Feldberg / Taunus transmitter, Grosser Feldberg, Germany

Feldberg / Taunus transmitter, Grosser Feldberg, Germany
The Feldberg/Taunus transmitter and observation Tower located on Grosser Feldberg, the highest mountain in the Taunus region of Germany

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Wireless telegraph transmitter with balloon-mounted aerial

Wireless telegraph transmitter with balloon-mounted aerial
A balloon carrying a telegraph antenna for a very early wirelss ( sans fils ) transmitter, France

Background imageTransmitter Collection: E. M. I camers recording a scene on the lawns of Alexandra Pal

E. M. I camers recording a scene on the lawns of Alexandra Pal
The E.M.I camera recording a scene. The E.M.I camera was one of the methods that the B.B.C experimented with for its live broadcasts

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Marconis wireless telephone

Marconis wireless telephone
A wireless telephone transmitter and receiver from 1919 produced by the Marconi Company, capable of transmitting speech two thousand miles from Ireland to Nova Scotia

Background imageTransmitter Collection: The Argentine research station Almirante Brown in Paradise Bay (Harbour)

The Argentine research station Almirante Brown in Paradise Bay (Harbour) on the Danco Coast of the Antarctic Peninsula
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageTransmitter Collection: Morses Transmitter

Morses Transmitter
Morses original transmitter




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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.