Transmitter Collection (page 7)

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

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

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

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

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

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 The photograph forms part of a collection of unpublished images, dating from the 1860s to the 1920s

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

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

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

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

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

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

Communication mast
A communication mast

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Argentine research station Almirante Brown in Paradise Bay (Harbour) on the Danco Coast of the Antarctic Peninsula
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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.