Rejector Circuit Board, Type SE-3523, 1918

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Artifact Overview

In radio's early years, as airwaves grew more crowded, amateur operators and commercial transmitting stations alike were frustrated by static interference. Interference was human generated or atmospheric; common culprits included proximity to AC power lines or overlapping transmissions from multiple stations. The rejector circuit board diminished and eliminated unwanted, intrusive wireless signals, resulting in clear reception of a desired channel.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Circuit board

Date Made

1918

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

37.573.124

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cast Iron
Copper alloy
Nickel (Metal)
Steel (Alloy)
Wood (Plant material)

Dimensions

Height: 19.5 in
Width: 6 in
Length: 14 in

Inscriptions

front: Rejector Type SE-3523 Serial No. W6 W.N.Y. 1918 dial: 0 - 150 Switches: 1 - 9 Load Coil Short Circuit Rejector IN condensers (3): Dubilier Cond. Co. N.Y.C. 77