Eiffel Tower radio station, 1914
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Eiffel Tower radio station, 1914
Eiffel Tower radio station. In the foreground are the transmitters, while on the wall are the receivers and other apparatus. At right is one of the radio operators. The Eiffel Tower, located in Paris, France, was built between 1887 and 1889, and reaches a height of 300 metres. Radio technology was developed in the 1890s. Proposals to use the Eiffel Tower as a radio tower were first made in 1901, and a permanent long-distance radio base was established here in 1906. Photograph published in La Telegraphie Sans Fil (Wireless Telegraphy, 1914), by the French geophysicist Alphonse Berget (1860-1934)
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1900s 1914 Alphonse Berget Apparatus Communication Communications Eiffel Tower France French La Telegraphie Sans Fil Machine Operating Radio Reading Receiver Telecommunication Telecommunications Telegraph Transmitter Wireless Telegraphy Mono Chrome Radio Operator
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This photograph takes us back to the year 1914, offering a glimpse into the fascinating world of early radio technology. Standing tall in all its glory is the iconic Eiffel Tower, serving as an extraordinary backdrop for what lies in its foreground - the Eiffel Tower radio station. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see a cluster of transmitters occupying center stage, emitting invisible waves that would revolutionize global communication. Alongside them, neatly arranged on the wall are receivers and other intricate apparatuses that were at the forefront of technological advancement during this era. At the right side of the frame stands one of the skilled radio operators who manned this historic station. With focused intensity etched across his face, he skillfully navigates through dials and knobs while harnessing these powerful waves to transmit messages across vast distances. The Eiffel Tower itself was not only a symbol of architectural brilliance but also became a beacon for long-distance wireless telegraphy when it was repurposed as a permanent radio base in 1906. This visionary move paved the way for rapid advancements in telecommunications throughout Europe and beyond. Captured by French geophysicist Alphonse Berget and published in La Telegraphie Sans Fil (Wireless Telegraphy) in 1914, this image encapsulates both human ingenuity and technological progress against an awe-inspiring historical backdrop. It serves as a reminder that even amidst towering structures like the Eiffel Tower, it is often our ability to connect with one another that truly defines our shared history.
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