Worldspan Transmitter

SPECIFICATIONS:

Power Output: 700 watts on some bands
Frequency Range: 365 to 540 KHz and 3 to 23 MHz
Modes: CW / MCW / AM
Frequency control: - Crystal
Power input - ?
Weight - ?
Dimensions - ?
Comment: The Worldspan was simply an Oceanspan transmitter with a linear amplifier. These Oceanspan specs are also applicable to the "exciter" portion of the Worldspan transmitter. 

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The radio room of GOAE. The Worldspan transmitter is in the tall, leftmost rack. Its linear amplifier is in the rack to the right.   (Photo source inknown) 

Contributors and Credits:

1) http://www.rnmuseumradarandcommunications2006.org.uk/MERCHANT%20SHIPS%20AND%20RFA%20FITS.pdf
2) Nick/GBxx-GTZD-VP8IY-ZHFxx <nickhgbg(at)googlemail.com>
3) Roger  <chelseacottage(at)btinternet.com>

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