[Test-Equipment] Mega-mode Sr.?

[J. Forster]

If it's a "gas tube" noise generator is not a good idea for modern pre-amp
testing.  They put out amp-killing spikes.

FWIW,

-John

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> 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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