Radio Transmitter [Aerial-Trailing]
Maker and role
Bendix Aviation Corporation, Manufacturer
Object detail
Accession number
2005.84.41
Description
This was used on delivery flights of Fletchers and Airtourers working for New Zealand Aerospace. Each time it was transferred to the new aircraft.
This one is a radio transmitter BC-778 which consists of a smaller black reel with a long length of copper wire wrapped around it. There is a turning handle on top. It is mounted on a yellow circular base which has a "Brake" knob below. A red insulated wire is wrapped around the whole unit.
This one is a radio transmitter BC-778 which consists of a smaller black reel with a long length of copper wire wrapped around it. There is a turning handle on top. It is mounted on a yellow circular base which has a "Brake" knob below. A red insulated wire is wrapped around the whole unit.
Marks
SIGNAL CORPS U.S. ARMY / RADIO TRANSMITTER BC-778-A / SERIAL NO 12044 ORDER NO 676-WF-42 / MADE BY / BENDIX AVIATION, LIMITED / NORTH HOLLYWOOD CALIFORNIA Maker's Plate
SC / 142 / A Printed
SC / 142 / A Printed
Media/Materials
Collection
Credit Line
Bendix Aviation Corporation. Radio Transmitter [Aerial-Trailing], 2005.84.41. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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