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The Skylab survival rucksack #1 contained a survival radio with an built in antenna. To increase the communication range, the radio came equipped with a special cable to connect to the Command Modules own VHF antenna.

This cable was transfered by NASA with the rucksack in 1976.

Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

EQUIPMENT-Survival

Manufacturer

B. Welson & Co., United States of America

Dimensions

3-D: 45.7 x 17.1 x 3.8cm (18 x 6 3/4 x 1 1/2 in.)

Materials

Steel
Aluminum
Synthetic Fabric
Plastic
Adhesive

Inventory Number

A19770158020

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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