Radio Studio - 1930s Western Electric Transmitter

      This radio studio and a 1930's Western Electric 5000 watt broadcast transmitter are set up for display along with the transmitter power supply.

      Pictures of the transmitter in use in the WMMN (Fairmont, West Virginia) transmitter building in the early 1940's are on display. Click on the links to view.

    Radio studio / Arthur Godfrey pic

    Two large air-cooled transmitter tubes
    Compare the size to the smaller tubes visible in lower center of picture.
    5K Transmitter

    Water-cooled tubes in the transmitter's final RF compartment.
    5K Transmitter final RF


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