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Wireless Telegraph: 1920

Wireless Telegraph: 1920

"Amateur Wireless Station" with headset circa 1920. Note photo of the young operator. View full size. 5x7 glass negative, George Grantham Bain Collection.

Who is this op?

He looks like one of the guys in the old photos of Marconi ops -- like on Titanic, etc.

Operator ID

That operator looks vaguely familiar. Either I've seen this photo before or the operator is famous.

Professional looking installation.

From Such Humble Beginnings...

...grew broadcasting and other radio services which we know today.

Excellent photo. :)

Hand-drawn spark

The hand-drawn spark scratched into the negative is kinda cool.

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