Press Photo Western Union International's Portable Earth Station USS Hornet

For Immediate Release: A Gyro-Stabilized Platform supports the small, 15-foot parabolic reflector antenna on Western Union International's portable earth station aboard the USS Hornet, maintaining its base in a fixed position regardless of the motion of the ship. The only motion that does take place, in relation to any fixed point in space, is that of the antenna moving as necessary to hold contact with a satellite overhead. Mounted at the rear of the antenna and pedestal (above) are the operating controls, gyro and tracking motors and electronic equipment.

Photo measures 8.25 x 10.25 inches.

Photo is dated --0000.

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