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- Finch Facsimile Transmitter, 1938-1940 - From 1938-1940, the <em>Detroit News</em> experimented with a domestic radio-facsimile subscription service. This transmitter converted images and text into electrical impulses, sent over the radio waves--reassembled by receivers in the homes of customers. The idea was revolutionary, however, the process was slow and signal reception was unreliable beyond a mile or two of the transmission tower.
- 1938-1940
- Collections - Artifact
Finch Facsimile Transmitter, 1938-1940
From 1938-1940, the Detroit News experimented with a domestic radio-facsimile subscription service. This transmitter converted images and text into electrical impulses, sent over the radio waves--reassembled by receivers in the homes of customers. The idea was revolutionary, however, the process was slow and signal reception was unreliable beyond a mile or two of the transmission tower.
- Smartlink Voice Fax Modem, Archtek America Corporation, 1996-2000 - Modems transmit computer data over telephone lines. They MODulate computer data into sound, and DEModulate it back into translated digital data. Modems held an important role in the home computer revolution. People used them to access information-sharing Bulletin Board Systems, later supplanted by the Internet. Despite abundant wireless Internet availability, "dial-up" modems are popular where DSL and cable services are unavailable.
- 1996-2000
- Collections - Artifact
Smartlink Voice Fax Modem, Archtek America Corporation, 1996-2000
Modems transmit computer data over telephone lines. They MODulate computer data into sound, and DEModulate it back into translated digital data. Modems held an important role in the home computer revolution. People used them to access information-sharing Bulletin Board Systems, later supplanted by the Internet. Despite abundant wireless Internet availability, "dial-up" modems are popular where DSL and cable services are unavailable.
- Sportster 33.6 External Fax Modem, U.S. Robotics, Inc., 1995 - Modems transmit computer data over telephone lines. They MODulate computer data into sound, and DEModulate it back into translated digital data. Modems held an important role in the home computer revolution. People used them to access information-sharing Bulletin Board Systems, later supplanted by the Internet. Despite abundant wireless Internet availability, "dial-up" modems are popular where DSL and cable services are unavailable.
- 1995
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Sportster 33.6 External Fax Modem, U.S. Robotics, Inc., 1995
Modems transmit computer data over telephone lines. They MODulate computer data into sound, and DEModulate it back into translated digital data. Modems held an important role in the home computer revolution. People used them to access information-sharing Bulletin Board Systems, later supplanted by the Internet. Despite abundant wireless Internet availability, "dial-up" modems are popular where DSL and cable services are unavailable.
- External Fax Modem, Intel Corporation, 1993 - Modems transmit computer data over telephone lines. They MODulate computer data into sound, and DEModulate it back into translated digital data. Modems held an important role in the home computer revolution. People used them to access information-sharing Bulletin Board Systems, later supplanted by the Internet. Despite abundant wireless Internet availability, "dial-up" modems are popular where DSL and cable services are unavailable.
- 1993
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External Fax Modem, Intel Corporation, 1993
Modems transmit computer data over telephone lines. They MODulate computer data into sound, and DEModulate it back into translated digital data. Modems held an important role in the home computer revolution. People used them to access information-sharing Bulletin Board Systems, later supplanted by the Internet. Despite abundant wireless Internet availability, "dial-up" modems are popular where DSL and cable services are unavailable.
- Datacomm External Fax Modem, CTS Fabri-Tek, Inc., 1990-1997 - Modems transmit computer data over telephone lines. They MODulate computer data into sound, and DEModulate it back into translated digital data. Modems held an important role in the home computer revolution. People used them to access information-sharing Bulletin Board Systems, later supplanted by the Internet. Despite abundant wireless Internet availability, "dial-up" modems are popular where DSL and cable services are unavailable.
- 1990-1997
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Datacomm External Fax Modem, CTS Fabri-Tek, Inc., 1990-1997
Modems transmit computer data over telephone lines. They MODulate computer data into sound, and DEModulate it back into translated digital data. Modems held an important role in the home computer revolution. People used them to access information-sharing Bulletin Board Systems, later supplanted by the Internet. Despite abundant wireless Internet availability, "dial-up" modems are popular where DSL and cable services are unavailable.
- Jenkins Transmitting Scanning Device for Weather Map Facsimile Recorder, circa 1927 - Charles Francis Jenkins, pioneer of mechanical scanning television, also developed one of the first marine facsimile systems, depicted here. In 1926, Jenkins created an experimental device similar to a modern fax machine, capable of transmitting weather maps to ships at sea. In September, it became a lifeline, guiding the USS <em>Kittery</em> to safety against the blows of the Great Miami Hurricane.
- circa 1927
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Jenkins Transmitting Scanning Device for Weather Map Facsimile Recorder, circa 1927
Charles Francis Jenkins, pioneer of mechanical scanning television, also developed one of the first marine facsimile systems, depicted here. In 1926, Jenkins created an experimental device similar to a modern fax machine, capable of transmitting weather maps to ships at sea. In September, it became a lifeline, guiding the USS Kittery to safety against the blows of the Great Miami Hurricane.
- GVC 1200 Mini Modem, 1994 -
- 1994
- Collections - Artifact
GVC 1200 Mini Modem, 1994
- Audio Frequency Amplifier, Used By Charles F. Jenkins, 1922-1927 - Charles Francis Jenkins, pioneer of mechanical scanning television, also developed one of the first marine facsimile systems, depicted here. In 1926, Jenkins created an experimental device similar to a modern fax machine, capable of transmitting weather maps to ships at sea. In September, it became a lifeline, guiding the USS <em>Kittery</em> to safety against the blows of the Great Miami Hurricane.
- 1922-1927
- Collections - Artifact
Audio Frequency Amplifier, Used By Charles F. Jenkins, 1922-1927
Charles Francis Jenkins, pioneer of mechanical scanning television, also developed one of the first marine facsimile systems, depicted here. In 1926, Jenkins created an experimental device similar to a modern fax machine, capable of transmitting weather maps to ships at sea. In September, it became a lifeline, guiding the USS Kittery to safety against the blows of the Great Miami Hurricane.
- Sportster 96 Fax Modem, U.S. Robotics, Inc., 1996 - Modems transmit computer data over telephone lines. They MODulate computer data into sound, and DEModulate it back into translated digital data. Modems held an important role in the home computer revolution. People used them to access information-sharing Bulletin Board Systems, later supplanted by the Internet. Despite abundant wireless Internet availability, "dial-up" modems are popular where DSL and cable services are unavailable.
- 1991
- Collections - Artifact
Sportster 96 Fax Modem, U.S. Robotics, Inc., 1996
Modems transmit computer data over telephone lines. They MODulate computer data into sound, and DEModulate it back into translated digital data. Modems held an important role in the home computer revolution. People used them to access information-sharing Bulletin Board Systems, later supplanted by the Internet. Despite abundant wireless Internet availability, "dial-up" modems are popular where DSL and cable services are unavailable.
- Facsimile Telegraph Receiver, 1930-1940 - This facsimile receiver was used to print out incoming telegraph messages. Edward Kleinschmidt, its inventor, developed and refined telegraphy, stock market perforators, and railway signaling technology. His improvements upon teleprinters are especially notable, leading to the establishment of the Teletype Corporation in 1930. His portable teleprinter--capable of printing 100-words-per-minute--was adopted by the US Signal Corps in 1949.
- 1930-1940
- Collections - Artifact
Facsimile Telegraph Receiver, 1930-1940
This facsimile receiver was used to print out incoming telegraph messages. Edward Kleinschmidt, its inventor, developed and refined telegraphy, stock market perforators, and railway signaling technology. His improvements upon teleprinters are especially notable, leading to the establishment of the Teletype Corporation in 1930. His portable teleprinter--capable of printing 100-words-per-minute--was adopted by the US Signal Corps in 1949.