Variable Message Repeater (VMR) MK 2

Rola Company (AUS) Pty. Ltd.; Melbourne

  • Year
  • 1968
  • Category
  • Sound/Video Recorder and/or Player
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 314599

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 240 Volt
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Variable Message Repeater MK 2 - Rola Company AUS Pty. Ltd.;
  • Shape
  • Rack
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 19 x 10.5 x 7 inch / 483 x 267 x 178 mm
  • Notes
  • The Rola/Plessey Variable Message Repeater MK II is a compact magnetic drum recorder/reproducer designed to re-cycle a single message of up to three minutes duration with a minimum of "dead time " between cycles. It is a "multiple access" type - the message can be connected to a large number of callers simultaneously.

    Specifications:
    Frequency response:                 200 Hz to 3500 Hz within ± 4dB
    Distortion:                                   Less than 3% at 1 KHz at reference output. Reference                                                         output equals 500mW into 6Ω load.
    Signal to Noise Ratio:                 Better than 35db below reference output at 500mW.
    Wow and Flutter:                        Less than 1 % rms.
    Carriage return tone:                  50Hz, 0.2S seconds duration.
    Tracks:                                        One track, 3 minutes duration maximum
    Recording Medium:                    Ferro magnetic, impregnated neoprene band.
    Inputs:                                        Balanced 600Ω line
                                                       Balanced 200Ω microphone
    Output:                                       Balanced centre tapped line capable of delivering 500mW                                                     into a 6Ω load.
    Record level control:                  Automatic preset.
    Erasure of previous message:   Automatic during recording mode.
    Start/Stop operation:                 Starts on earth signal from ancillary equipment. Stops on                                                       completion of  message.
    Re-cycling time:                         0.5 to 6 seconds.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 65 lb (65 lb 0 oz) / 29.510 kg
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (The Telecommunication Journal of Australia Vol 18 No 1 Feb 1968, Page xv.)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Gary Cowans. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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