[Test-Equipment] Identify antique test gear

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John,

The Supreme Model 504-A is a tube tester, but I've never had one and am not 
familiar with it.  I don't have the manual but the number is TM 11-2517, 
dated 08 April 1944.

I assume your fingers slipped and the multimeter you have is actually 
TS-352/U.  If so, the earliest manual I have or show on it is TM 11-5527 dated 01 
November 1950.  There was a later edition in 1956 plus some changes that 
together cover TS-352/U through TS-352B/U.  The single volume manual was 
replaced in the late 60's by TM 11-6625-366-nn.  The -10 was last revised AFAIK 
in 1976.  So the meter was around for a while.  It's a good multimeter.  The 
only thing I don't like about it is that it uses pin jacks instead of 
banana.

I don't know anything about the M-Scope.

In a message dated 12/10/2009 3:11:23 PM Central Standard Time, 
k5pgw at yahoo.com writes: 
> A friend (I think) saw fit to give me three pieces of test gear. I would 
> like to learn the period of manufacture of the following gear, if you can 
> remember it and are familiar with it. About when was it made and in some 
> cases what is it and does it have any boatanchor utility for the ham with a 
> lot of old tube type gear.
> 
> 1. Supreme 504 A "tester" appears to be a tube tester with roll chart?
> 
> 2. TS 532/U multimeter with MX815 multiplier kit. The name Mitch is 
> painted on its' face.
> 
> 3. Fisher M-Scope made in Palo Alto, Ca.. Not an oscilloscope. Has a meter 
> on it and has instructions regarding     using it parallel to the earth 
> and is said to have readings and tone changes near metal and minerals, 
> 
> Just curious if any "old timers" have encountered these pieces and if you 
> know much about them. Please share the info if you have any. Thanks and 73, 
> John, K5PGW  
> 

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