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Old 30th Jun 2020, 7:10 pm   #1
Dennis M
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Default Nickel plated spark gap

Anyone know what equipment this adjustable spark gap came from ?
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Old 30th Jun 2020, 9:51 pm   #2
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Default Re: Nickel plated spark gap

Possibly from an arc radio transmitter, a fairly small unit as might have been used as the emergency transmitter on board ship.
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