Collins 150B

Object/Artifact

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Radio Alpha

Image: Joe Veras, K9OCO

Image: Joe Veras, K9OCO

Name/Title

Collins 150B

Description

HF Transmitter

Category

Transmitter, HF

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Collins Radio Company

Date made

1933 - 1933

Valuations

Value

$350.00

General Notes

Note

QST, Feb 1933 p. 80. The 150B was famous for its trip to the Antarctic with Admiral Richard Byrd in 1934. Its 150 watt Class B modulated AM signal relayed a running account of Byrd's adventure and ordeal to the folks back home.