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Arthur O. Austin[edit]
Arthur Oswin Austin (December 28, 1879 – June 7, 1964) was an American electrical engineer and inventor. He is best known as the inventor of the Austin transformer, used to supply power for lighting circuits on radio towers. Austin's work included improvements to radio transmission equipment and the effects of lightning on high-voltage transmission lines and aircraft. He was a fellow of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers and of the Institute of Radio Engineers, and was known as an expert in high-voltage insulators and fittings. His work on transmitting antennas included both military and civilian projects. Born in California, Austin graduated from Stanford University with a degree in electrical engineering. He spent most of his adult life in Ohio where he worked for the Ohio Brass Company and founded the Austin Insulator Company. He bought a large estate in Barberton, Ohio, lived in the mansion, and built an extensive outdoor electrical laboratory on the grounds. (Full article...)
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- Promoted: 12 July 2024
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- Support as nominator. RoySmith (talk) 16:18, 13 July 2024 (UTC)
- Why not December 28th for 145th anniversary of his birth? That would fit perfectly. Harizotoh9 (talk) 22:03, 13 July 2024 (UTC)
- I'd just as soon not wait 6 months :-) RoySmith (talk) 23:55, 13 July 2024 (UTC)
- Why not December 28th for 145th anniversary of his birth? That would fit perfectly. Harizotoh9 (talk) 22:03, 13 July 2024 (UTC)
- Support 750h+ 03:46, 14 July 2024 (UTC)