| RefNo | ACS/1/1/238 |
| AltRefNo | 65639 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Oliver [Joseph] Lodge, Mariemont, Edgbaston, to [Alan Archibald] Campbell Swinton |
| Creator | Lodge; Sir; Oliver Joseph (1851-1940) |
| Date | 9 June 1914 |
| Description | Wishes to give Swinton more information about the Electrostatic Coupling, enclosing a copyof the patent [enclosure not present]. A convenient semi-portable set has been arranged at Elmers End and is commonly in use there. The tuning gives the frequency, the coupling gives the shape of wave, and the result is that one gets a fine selection, tuning out in a precise and complete manner even very loud stations. 'To adjust magnetic coupling is a troublesome business in comparison. The coupling capacities are air condensers easily varies by turning a handle'. Informs he is writing to Muirhead & Co and that they are likley going to send Swinton an invitation. |
| Extent | 1p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8070 | Lodge; Sir; Oliver Joseph (1851 - 1940); physicist | 1851 - 1940 |
| NA8285 | Swinton; Alan Archibald Campbell (1863 - 1930); electrical engineer | 1863 - 1930 |