Summary
Sponge ball microphone cover with the word 'ROGER' written on the ball. It belonged to a radio operator named Roger.
This equipment was collected from the Melbourne Coastal Radio Station after it was closed in July 2002. In addition to communications equipment and documentation, items in general office use were collected in order to represent as far as possible the working environment at the time of closure..
Physical Description
Yellow coloured foam/sponge spherical ball that has a small slit in the underside of the object to allow placement over microphone head. The word 'ROGER' is also written on the ball in black marker.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Michael Greenwood, Aug 2002
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User
Melbourne Maritime Communication Service (Melbourne MCS), Telstra - Australian Maritime Communication Service (Australian MCS), 1225 Boneo Road, Cape Schanck, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia, 1993-2002
Formerly Telecom Australia, the company was renamed in 1993 under the brand of Telstra. -
Inscriptions
'ROGER'
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Type of item
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Approximate Dimensions
67 mm (Length), 67 mm (Width), 67 mm (Height)
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References
Melbourne MCS (Melbourne Maritime Coastal Service) accessed 13 March 2012 [Link 1]
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