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Details Guglielmo Marconi's foundational contributions to radio communication, highlighting his 1898 Patent **7777** which introduced tuning circuits for independent simultaneous communications. Chronicles the historic transatlantic reception of the Morse code letter 'S' on December 12, 1901, from Poldhu, Cornwall, to St. John's, Newfoundland, a distance of over _3,500 kilometers_. The exhibit showcases early Marconi 10-inch spark transmitters, identical to those used on the _Titanic_, alongside Canadian Marconi crystal detector models. It also features high-end commercial receivers like the IP501, weighing **87 pounds** and originally priced at $595.00, demonstrating the robust construction and technological advancements of the era.