Marconi GP-15 radio

[Bruce MacMillan]

Much better photos Rob. It covers 1.6 - 10 MHz. It appears to be a general purpose ( hence GP ?) transmitter - receiver.

I found the following quote "During a discussion on the matter of purchasing two-way radios for the B.C. Parks with Mr. Smart last fall, it was suggested to obtain, if possible, 2 Marconi GP-15 and 2 Marconi PF-1 sets, one of each model for Yoho and Glacier parks. In Glacier, where it was intended to use one GP-15 at a permanent station, it is suggested that in view of the heavy battery drain, coupled with the difficulty of charging batteries at this point (a wind charger would be of little value) that the GP-15 be substituted for a PF-1, making two of this model required for Glacier National Park. "

Also tested at Cape Breton Highlands.

This is from the document "Guardians of the Wild: A History of the Warden Service of Canada's National Parks".