Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Radio |
Catalog Number |
2002.43.39 |
Maker |
SuperTech |
Date |
ca. 2002 |
Material(s) |
Plastic; acrylic; aluminum; steel; |
Dimensions |
H-2.75 W-5.125 D-1 inches |
Description |
This is an Army world radio. It is an eight band world receiver with a silver plastic housing and black plastic knobs. There is an aluminum extension antenna and a synthetic wrist strap. There is a speaker on proper left front and a tuning dial on proper right front. |
Notes |
Radios like this were distributed by American troops and dropped by American aircraft to Afghan citizens to allow them access to American broadcasts. Sgt. Peter M. Angelove from La Grange, KY served in the West Virginia National Guard 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne). The 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) was deployed to Afghanistan on the 12th of December 2001. This deployment was part of the operations in Afghanistan following the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon on September 11, 2001. |
Collection |
Peter M. Angelove Collection |
People |
SuperTech |
Subjects |
Military personnel Radio broadcasting Radio stations Radios |
Search Terms |
Afghanistan United States Army National Guard 9-11 9/11 September 11, 2001 |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |