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| Marcomi's first key was this model made by Seimens Bros. U.K/ This
example is held in the collection of fthe History of Science Museum UK.
The handle on this key was likely long so that the operator could
wrap his hand around it instead of pressing on the top
(Photo provided
by Lewis Bodkin) |
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| Marconi's First Key was used in his earliest
wireless experiments. It did not have a model number. |
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| George Kemp is transmitting with Marconi's First
Key. Note the method by which he grasps the handle. The operator grasped
flared know at the top of the handle rather than grasping the the entire
length of the handle. |