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Jack Phillips was the senior wireless operator on the R.M.S. Titanic. He repaired the spark gap transmitter despite the Marconi company protocols. This allows the crew to send distress signals next night. Marconi longterm polity requires complex on-ship equipment to be repaired at port by a technician. Jack Phillips was acting in defiance, thus saving lives. There is a common misconception that critical equipment shall be repaired by manufacturer only. Actually, the world would be much better if there were repair manuals and parts for everything. #righttorepair #repair #louisrossmann