[Test-Equipment] Mega-mode Sr.?

[rbethman]

Mike,

This was very likely used for antenna impedance measurements.

Palomar had a MUCH smaller noise generator for antenna impedance 
measurements.

Bob - N0DGN

On 11/5/2010 9:13 AM, Mike Sloane wrote:
> I rescued this from the dumpster - the woman told me that it was in her
> grandmother's house when they were cleaning it out. I have no idea what
> it is, aside from being a "noise generator". As noted in the image
> referenced below, it was made by Kay Electronics in Pine Brook NJ (not
> far from Boonton NJ, home of Boonton Electronics and Aircraft Radio,
> etc.). I am not likely to even turn it on, as I don't know the condition
> of the internals. BAMA came up empty, and I certainly am not going to
> pay $25 for a manual for a boat anchor like this unless it is useful for
> something.
>
> <http://public.fotki.com/mikesloane/old-electronics-and/kay-electric-mega.html>
>
> Any (constructive) comments would be appreciated,
>
> Mike