[Test-Equipment] Identify antique test gear
Carl
km1h at jeremy.mv.com
Thu Dec 10 17:20:23 EST 2009
The Supreme is a fairly entry level emissions tester, OK for a general Go-No
Go evaluation. Substitution remains the best test with the Hickok style
tester in 2nd place.
Carl
KM1H
----- Original Message -----
From: "John King" <k5pgw at yahoo.com>
To: <test-equipment at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 4:11 PM
Subject: [Test-Equipment] Identify antique test gear
>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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