Summary
Fultograph radio facsimile receiver with control unit. Manufactured by Wireless Pictures (1928) Ltd. Imported by Television and Radio Laboratories (later Radiovision) for their radio picture broadcasts through Melbourne radio stations 3UZ and 3DB and Sydney station 2UE between 1929 and 1932.
The transmitted picture was reconstructed at the receiving end on special paper treated with potassium iodide.
The device was powered by a clockwork motor (with a winding handle), similar to that used in a gramophone.
Physical Description
Rectangular wooden case. Metal baseplate with black crackle finish carries mechanism at one end. Mechanism fitted with metal cover with black crackle finish. Horizontal shaft extending from mechanism carries metal drum with clamp for holding sensitised paper in place. Two rails parallel to drum shaft carry stylus which moves over drum surface.
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Manufacturer
Wireless Pictures (1928) Ltd, England, Great Britain, circa 1930
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Inscriptions
None other than marks and numbers &0 through to 100) on a dial
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Overall Dimensions
352 mm (Length), 198 mm (Width), 255 mm (Height)
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References
Fultograph Receiver. Accessed 22 January 2013. [Link 1]
[Book] Geeves, Philip. 1993. The dawn of Australia's radio broadcasting. 74.
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Keywords
Facsimile Telegraphy, Fascimile Machines, Fultographs, Television & Radio Laboratories
