Morses telegraph transmitter
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Morses telegraph transmitter
Morses telegraph. Historical artwork of the transmitter of a telegraph machine used to send Morse code. The operator tapped out the code on the button at upper left. Morse code represents each letter and number by a series of dots and dashes. By holding down the button for varying lengths of time, a short or long electrical signal was sent down the wire. A receiver at the end of the wire then converted these signals into a print-out of dots and dashes, which could be translated back into the message. Morse sent the first telegraph message in 1844. For an image of the receiver, see image V400/069
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This historical artwork showcases the iconic Morse's telegraph transmitter, a groundbreaking invention that revolutionized communication. The black and white illustration depicts the intricate design of this telegraph machine used to transmit messages through Morse code. At the upper left corner, an operator is seen tapping out the code on a button, initiating a series of dots and dashes. Morse code, represented by these dots and dashes, was ingeniously devised to assign each letter and number its unique combination. By manipulating the length of time they held down the button, operators could send short or long electrical signals down the wire. At the receiving end of this remarkable system, another device would convert these signals into a print-out of dots and dashes. Skilled interpreters could then decipher this coded message back into its original form. It was in 1844 that Samuel Morse famously sent his first telegraph message using this very transmitter. This breakthrough technology forever transformed global communication by enabling rapid transmission over vast distances. This awe-inspiring image not only captures an important piece of history but also highlights how human ingenuity has continually pushed boundaries in advancing technology for better connectivity across nations.
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