Callbuoy series 14A distress radio telephone
Radio Telephone
1973 (made)
1973 (made)
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This award-winning series 14A Callbuoy is the basic model for small boats and illustrates the care which has gone into the design of the whole range.
LRW Electronics comments: "The use of plastics for the box helps to maintain the radiated power level. We are always on the lookout for ways on improving the Callbuoy. For instance, we have recently made the silicone rubber buttons easier to operate with cold, wet fingers by thinning the rubber section around the centre of the button so that it is more flexible."
LRW Electronics comments: "The use of plastics for the box helps to maintain the radiated power level. We are always on the lookout for ways on improving the Callbuoy. For instance, we have recently made the silicone rubber buttons easier to operate with cold, wet fingers by thinning the rubber section around the centre of the button so that it is more flexible."
Object details
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| Title | Callbuoy series 14A distress radio telephone (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Glass-reinforced plastic box with ABS plastic cap and silicone rubber buttons. |
| Brief description | Callbuoy series 14A distress radio telephone, designed and manufactured by LRW Electronics Ltd., Cwmbran, 1973. Winner of the Design Council Award 1973. |
| Physical description | Callbuoy series 14 A distress radio telephone, glass-reinforced, rectangular, plastic box with ABS plastic cap and silicone rubber buttons. Use instructions printed on a sticker on the main body. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Gift of the manufacturer |
| Object history | Historical significance: Winner of the Design Centre Award in 1973. |
| Summary | This award-winning series 14A Callbuoy is the basic model for small boats and illustrates the care which has gone into the design of the whole range. LRW Electronics comments: "The use of plastics for the box helps to maintain the radiated power level. We are always on the lookout for ways on improving the Callbuoy. For instance, we have recently made the silicone rubber buttons easier to operate with cold, wet fingers by thinning the rubber section around the centre of the button so that it is more flexible." |
| Other number | 73/1137 - RF number |
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| Accession number | CIRC.467-1973 |
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| Record created | April 28, 2011 |
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