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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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Letter from Masteradio Ltd. postponing a meeting to discuss car radios due to 'the crisis'.29th Aug 1939Box 168b \ 1  img225
Letter from World Radio Limited proposing a hand-pump operated cowl aerial for installation in cars.31th Aug 1939Box 168b \ 1  img226
Letter from World Radio Limited regarding a faulty radio set, a potential new product, and a replacement.31th Aug 1939Box 168b \ 1  img227
Two outstanding invoices received from World Radio Ltd.12th Oct 1939Box 168b \ 1  img229
Request to issue a covering order for radio and aerial equipment obtained from World Radio Ltd.17th Oct 1939Box 168b \ 1  img230
Letter to Ferranti Ltd. detailing multiple failures of an experimental radio set and returning it.23th Oct 1939Box 168b \ 1  img231
Letter requesting a 'set' be perfected before return, noting its use by the Managing Director.23th Oct 1939Box 168b \ 1  img232
Requesting the return of a Ferranti Radio set from car WXA.2 to the makers for examination.23th Oct 1939Box 168b \ 1  img233
Instructions to collect a radio set from chassis WXA.2 and despatch it to Ferranti Ltd. for examination.26th Oct 1939Box 168b \ 1  img234
Letter from Ferranti Ltd. regarding a faulty set and looking forward to post-war cooperation.28th Oct 1939Box 168b \ 1  img235
Requesting the fitting of wireless sets to two vehicles, 12.B.V. and 4.B.50.30th Oct 1939Box 168b \ 1  img236
Requesting the fitting of wireless sets to two vehicles, with one set to be transferred from an old car.30th Oct 1939Box 168b \ 1  img237
Request to obtain a cowl type aerial on a sale or return basis from World Radio Ltd.16th Nov 1939Box 168b \ 1  img238
Acquisition of a Cowl Type Aerial from World Radio Ltd on a sale or return basis.22th Nov 1939Box 168b \ 1  img239
Requesting a covering order for a cowl type radio aerial to be fitted to an experimental car.30th Nov 1939Box 168b \ 1  img240
Letter discussing challenges with installing efficient car radio aerials and sets on all-metal body cars.4th Jan 1940Box 168b \ 1  img241
Page 2 of a letter requesting information and data regarding current American practice.1st Mar 1940Box 168b \ 1  img242
From Rm to Hs requesting approval to purchase a Radio Analyser for £15/15/-.1st Mar 1940Box 168b \ 1  img243
Request to prepare a memo for signing, ordering a Radio Analyser.7th Mar 1940Box 168b \ 1  img244
Urgent request to obtain one pair of flexible controls for Model 128.C from Messrs. Ferranti.12th Mar 1940Box 168b \ 1  img245
Letter to Ferranti Ltd. placing an order for flexible drives for a car radio set, model 128.C.13th Mar 1940Box 168b \ 1  img246
Letter to Ferranti Ltd. regarding an order for flexible drives for a car radio set, requesting they expedite the order.13th Mar 1940Box 168b \ 1  img247
Letter from Ferranti Ltd. regarding an order for a pair of 4 ft. flexible drives for a car radio, explaining a stock shortage.15th Mar 1940Box 168b \ 1  img248
Letter to Ferranti Ltd. confirming the receipt and successful fitting of drives.21th Mar 1940Box 168b \ 1  img249
Request to obtain one Tungar type 27 Platinum rectifier valve from Motoradio Ltd.1st Jul 1930Box 168b \ 1  img250
Request to obtain one Tungsten type 53 Barium rectifier valve for a radio.16th Apr 1940Box 168b \ 1  img251
Letter from a Philco car radio distributor regarding suppressors and aerials.22th Apr 1940Box 168b \ 1  img252
Philco car radio aerials, focusing on the external roof model.22th Apr 1940Box 168b \ 1  img253
Product page detailing three different types of Philco car aerials.10th Nov 1938Box 168b \ 1  img254
Product sheet for the Philco Telescopic Aerial and general advice on car aerials.10th Nov 1938Box 168b \ 1  img255
Advertisement for Philco metallic cloth car aerials, available in roof and running board types.1st Feb 1940Box 168b \ 1  img256
Product sheet for Philco car radio suppression equipment, detailing various types of suppressors and condensers.1st Feb 1940Box 168b \ 1  img257
Request to obtain a T.C.C. 2 M.F.D. Tubular fixed type condenser from Masteradio, Ltd.1st May 1940Box 168b \ 1  img258
Request to obtain one T.C.C. 2 M.F.D. tubular fixed type condenser from Webb'sradio, Ltd.1st May 1940Box 168b \ 1  img259
The difficulty of fitting brake-static suppressors to a new Bentley V and requesting a new scheme.21th May 1940Box 168b \ 1  img260
The difficulty of fitting brake-static suppressors to a new Bentley V and a proposed solution.21th May 1940Box 168b \ 1  img261
Note alluding to a report by Thompson concerning car radios.21th May 1940Box 168b \ 1  img262
Guide on the principles of installing a car radio, with a focus on aerial selection and placement.21th May 1940Box 168b \ 1  img263
The pros and cons of different types of car aerials.21th May 1940Box 168b \ 1  img264
Instructions for fitting aerials to an underslung chassis.21th May 1940Box 168b \ 1  img265
Sketches of an aerial layout with component details.21th May 1940Box 168b \ 1  img266
Hand-drawn diagram illustrating an aerial installation, labelled as Figure 4.6th May 1938Box 168b \ 1  img267
Instructions for fitting roof and side telescopic aerials to a vehicle.6th May 1938Box 168b \ 1  img268
Instructions and best practices for installing a radio receiver in a vehicle.6th May 1938Box 168b \ 1  img269
Technical note on suppressing engine electrical interference by bonding the engine and metalwork to the chassis.6th May 1938Box 168b \ 1  img270
Instructions on suppressing electrical interference from ignition, dynamo, regulator, and brake systems.6th May 1938Box 168b \ 1  img271
Remedies for electrical interference from windscreen wipers, petrol pumps, and car heaters.6th May 1938Box 168b \ 1  img272
Sources of radio interference from engine components and methods for suppression.6th May 1938Box 168b \ 1  img273
The efficiency of various car aerial types and a failure report for a radio unit.6th May 1938Box 168b \ 1  img274
Methods to eliminate electrical and radio interference caused by the regulator and brake static.6th May 1938Box 168b \ 1  img275
Experiments to suppress regulator interference using a choke coil filter unit on a 7.B.V. car.6th May 1938Box 168b \ 1  img276
Failure, diagnosis, and repair of a vehicle's radio system.6th May 1938Box 168b \ 1  img277
Graph of battery charging curves with and without filter chokes, taken at 30 M.P.H.3rd Jun 1940Box 168b \ 1  img278
Confirming the dispatch of a radio set removed from a Wraith car to the Experimental Department.3rd Jun 1940Box 168b \ 1  img279
Inability to fit a wireless earth contact to the front hubs of a Standard Bentley V saloon.14th Jun 1940Box 168b \ 1  img280
Continued note regarding the unsuitability of Wraith III pieces.3rd Jun 1940Box 168b \ 1  img281
To the Experimental Dept. confirming the removal of a radio from Chassis No. 29.06 for shipment to Derby.3rd Jun 1940Box 168b \ 1  img282
Confirming receipt of a radio set and aerials from the U.S.A. and attaching invoices.28th Jun 1940Box 168b \ 1  img283
Authorizing an expense to be charged to a specific account number, referencing a previous memo.16th Jul 1940Box 168b \ 1  img284
Letter confirming the requirement for a micro-ammeter and returning a drawing.26th Aug 1940Box 168b \ 1  img285
Loan of a Philco Radio set for the duration of the war.28th Aug 1940Box 168b \ 1  img286
Requesting information on the smallest wireless set for the dashboard design of the 'Myth' model.7th Nov 1940Box 168b \ 1  img288
Two wireless set options, a Buick and a Philips set, for the 'Myth' car model.13th Nov 1940Box 168b \ 1  img289
Acquisition of American car radio aerials and providing a quality comparison with British and German sets.4th Jan 1940Box 168b \ 1  img290
Letter discussing the advantages of American car radios over British models, detailing specific features.23th Sep 1940Box 168b \ 1  img291
Differences between English and American car radio sets and recent improvements.13th Apr 1940Box 168b \ 1  img292
Delco Remy Hyatt's radio sets and their potential for military production.13th Apr 1940Box 168b \ 1  img293
Extract regarding Mr. Rushmore's advocacy for a single wiring system for self-starters.18th Dec 1918Box 168b \ 2  img001
Extract detailing requirements for the car's wiring scheme, including conduits, conductors and soldering flux.18th Dec 1918Box 168b \ 2  img002
Notes from a visit to Mr. Royce regarding the standardisation of wiring and terminals.16th Dec 1918Box 168b \ 2  img003
Optimal placement of the battery on the chassis to improve the wiring scheme.1st Jan 1919Box 168b \ 2  img004
The specifications and sourcing of heavy current cable for battery to terminal connections.1st Aug 1919Box 168b \ 2  img005
Requesting approval to switch from Lucas to Glovers cable for standard car wiring due to supply issues.6th Nov 1919Box 168b \ 2  img006
Disadvantages of Ferflex armouring for wiring and proposing experiments with a spiral type of armouring.18th Nov 1919Box 168b \ 2  img007
Pros and cons of earthing electrical connections through the vehicle frame, comparing it with the Buick system.9th Jun 1919Box 168b \ 2  img008
The complexities of wiring and earth connections, advocating for a double wiring system, especially for ship work.9th Jun 1919Box 168b \ 2  img009
Technical memorandum regarding an improved C.A.V. Dynamo, cutout, and battery on the 40-GB chassis.25th Sep 1919Box 168b \ 2  img010
The performance of a C.A.V. dynamo and potential battery over-charging issues on car 49-GB.25th Sep 1919Box 168b \ 2  img011
Letter from supplier W.T. Glover & Co Ltd concerning the dispatch and particulars of flexible cable orders.23th Sep 1919Box 168b \ 2  img012
Substitution of Glovers cable for Lucas cable in standard cars due to supply issues.6th Nov 1919Box 168b \ 2  img013
The standardisation of Glover's cables for chassis wiring, awaiting sign-off.10th Nov 1919Box 168b \ 2  img014
Cover letter accompanying a standardisation sheet and related memos for internal processing.4th Oct 1943Box 168b \ 2  img015
Querying the original order specification for an abnormally sized cable from Glovers' Wires.1st Dec 1919Box 168b \ 2  img016
Procurement and long lead times for Glovers' wire for vehicle wiring schemes.25th Apr 1917Box 168b \ 2  img017
Standardisation sheet for 'Clovers' Nuts and Chassis'.9th Dec 1919Box 168b \ 2  img018
Standardisation of chassis parts, specifically Glover's Ferflexed armoured wires and modified clips.13th Nov 1919Box 168b \ 2  img019
Requesting approval to switch from Lucas to Glovers cables for electrical wiring due to supply issues.6th Nov 1919Box 168b \ 2  img020
Urgent memo regarding Glover's wires for chassis wiring standardisation and issues with cable thickness.13th Dec 1919Box 168b \ 2  img021
Two alternative proposals for the supply and specification of chassis wiring.13th Dec 1919Box 168b \ 2  img022
The disadvantages of ferflex armouring for wiring and a comparison between Lucas and Glovers products.13th Dec 1919Box 168b \ 2  img023
The design and sourcing of armoured electrical cables and conductors.13th Dec 1919Box 168b \ 2  img024
Specifications for cable wrapping, packing, armouring, and insulation.13th Dec 1919Box 168b \ 2  img025
Instructions regarding the design and testing of a battery box suspension for a 40/50 HP chassis.20th Dec 1919Box 168b \ 2  img026
Procedure for removing the car battery.20th Dec 1919Box 168b \ 2  img027
Instruction sheet detailing voltage readings at the lamp terminals for chassis 2EX under different battery and dynamo conditions.29th Dec 1919Box 168b \ 2  img028
Instructions detailing voltage readings at lamp terminals for vehicle 49 G.B. / X3762.29th Dec 1919Box 168b \ 2  img029
The danger of engine fire from a low tension wire coming adrift and igniting petrol from a flooding carburetter.8th Mar 1920Box 168b \ 2  img030
Evaluation of a small lighting installation, comparing different lamps and a dynamo for performance and noise.19th Mar 1920Box 168b \ 2  img031
Storage of data for wiring work and the need for resultant models.1st Mar 1920Box 168b \ 2  img032
Request for two photostat copies of a reference table for chassis wiring, specifying size constraints.1st Jul 1920Box 168b \ 2  img033


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