Summary
Metal Morse Key used in conjunction with Console # 1.
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
This morse key has a flip up metal cover and is mounted on a flat piece of sturdy metal. The exposed knob/button is fashioned from black plastic and has a raised outer rim. This button attaches to the spring loaded inner workings of the key which are mounted on a black plastic base out of which the connecting cable originates.
More Information
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Collection Names
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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. -
Manufacturer
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Inscriptions
Embossed on one side of black plastic key base: 'Junker Honnef/ Rh' Embossed on other side of plastic base:D. B. G. M' On label inside metal cover: 'Sach-Nr.: / 51.2525.o21.o4 Lv'
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Classification
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Type of item
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Object Measurements
193 mm (Length), 79 mm (Width), 65 mm (Height)
closed, not including cable
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References
Melbourne MCS (Melbourne Maritime Coastal Service) accessed 13 March 2012 [Link 1]
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Keywords
Communications, Radio Stations, Wireless, Wireless Telegraphy
