Amateur (Ham Radio) Equipment
Curiosity and experimentation by amateur radio enthusiasts has been a theme throughout the history of radio since the end of the nineteenth century. By the early 1920's many experimental radio licenses were being issued worldwide and self-trained individuals keen to learn more about the fascinating subject of radio were undertaking remarkable development work, often at the leading edge of the science. In the first half of the twentieth century, amateurs usually built their own transmitters and quite often receivers (see the HBR-13C article) and test equipment.
In the SPARC Museum amateur-radio section there are three operating stations.
The main station is equipped with the famous Collins KWM2A dating from the 1960's and S-line receiver/transmitter, as well as a Signal/One CX7A and vintage receivers such as a Drake and Mosley.
Station two is equipped for 'boatanchor' use (large tube equipment mostly from the 1930's through 1950's), with a variety of Hammarlund, Hallicrafters and Heathkit equipment.
Station three is equipped with vintage Collins A-line and E.F. Johnson radios.
The museum call-sign is VE7CHR and licensed visitors are invited to power-up and have a ragchew.
