Remote control unit, used for broadcast during 1956 Olympic Games
Object Type
Audio-Visual/Broadcasting equipment/Remote control unit
Date Used
1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Remote control unit (model PTCA 406) used to control the transmitter/receiver for the marathon, during the 1956 Olympic Games. Used in conjunction with a small hand-held black and chrome microphone with wooden handle and black cord with single plug end. The transmitter is housed in a polished wooden box with rounded corners. Cream recess on side with brass-coloured metal insert. In centre of metal insert is small circular badge, red background with "PYE" in silver letters. Back is open, exposing mechanics. Black electrical cord coming from back.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 235 W: 320 D: 190mm (H: 9 1/4 W: 12 5/8 D: 7 1/2")
Associated Event
Date Used
1956
Location
On display
Registration No
1999.3556.1
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Ian Hyde.
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