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This programme follows the developments in early wireless from the crystal set to the thermionic valve. Gerald Wells, a well-known collector of early wirelesses, describes the tuning in procedure f...or a 1925 valve set and the foundation of the first wireless shops, based as they often were on bicycle repair establishments. Gerald Green and Melinda Walker read extracts from contemporary "Wireless" magazines, including a set of 'hints and tips' from the first edition. Dr Tom Going and Keith Thrower discuss the commercial and technical developments in the valve between the wars, and the programme ends with a cautionary tales from Gerald Wells about the perils of the 1930's valve tester.
This programme follows the developments in early wireless from the crystal set to the thermionic valve. Gerald Wells, a well-known collector of early wirelesses, describes the tuning in procedure f...or a 1925 valve set and the foundation of the first wireless shops, based as they often were on bicycle repair establishments. Gerald Green and Melinda Walker read extracts from contemporary "Wireless" magazines, including a set of 'hints and tips' from the first edition. Dr Tom Going and Keith Thrower discuss the commercial and technical developments in the valve between the wars, and the programme ends with a cautionary tales from Gerald Wells about the perils of the 1930's valve tester.
| Series: | Technology Faculty Radio; Series T006 |
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| Episode | 1 |
| First transmission date: | 1996-08-18 |
| Original broadcast channel: | Radio 4 LW |
| Published: | 1996 |
| Rights Statement: | Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
| Restrictions on use: | This material can be used in accordance with The Open University conditions of use. A link to the conditions can be found at the bottom of all OUDA web pages. |
| Duration: | 00:29:16 |
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| Producer: | Philip Ashby |
| Contributors: | Tom Going; Garard Green; Keith Thrower; Melinda Walker; Gerald Wells |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | Crystal set radios; Valve testers; Valves |
| Master spool number: | 95YT0365 |
| Production number: | 95YT0365 |
| Available to public: | no |
