Watch Strategic Service Transmitter - Receiver Number I

Experience the American Journey through our country's visual heritage in this historical recording provided by the National Archives of the United States. Instructional Film: describes the radio transmitter-receiver unit used during World War II. Explains compactness and ease of concealment, and outlines operations in detail: selection of electrical outlet, battery, or combination of both as power unit; antenna, assembly parts, installation, frequency determination and receiver operation; parts installation, attachment of crystal equipment and transmitter operation.

From the Office of Strategic Services.

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