[Test-Equipment] Mega-mode Sr.?

[Mike Manes]

More likely for RF preamp noise figure testing.  I passed Mike's
earlier post to the microwave reflector.  And modern units are
solid state and much smaller, but getting an RMS noise output
indicator is a bonus, despite the size & weight.  I'll pass, however.
73 de Mike W5VSI

On 11/5/2010 06:50, rbethman wrote:
> 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
>
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