Western Electric Radiophone Transmitter and Receiver, Model SCR-67, circa 1918
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Towards the end of WWI, the SCR-67 and SCR-68 were introduced as systems for communication between aircraft and ground radio operators. These radiotelephones could direct formation flying of aircraft, and guide airborne gunfire. George Owen Squier, Chief Signal Officer of the Army's Signal Corps, worked alongside Western Electric engineers to develop this system. In 1922, Squier developed "Wired Radio"--also known as "Muzak."
Towards the end of WWI, the SCR-67 and SCR-68 were introduced as systems for communication between aircraft and ground radio operators. These radiotelephones could direct formation flying of aircraft, and guide airborne gunfire. George Owen Squier, Chief Signal Officer of the Army's Signal Corps, worked alongside Western Electric engineers to develop this system. In 1922, Squier developed "Wired Radio"--also known as "Muzak."
Artifact
Transceiver
Date Made
circa 1918
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
35.434.198
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of McMurdo Silver.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Brass (Alloy)
Hard Rubber
Dimensions
Height: 15.5 in
Width: 7.5 in
Length: 24 in
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