RF Generator IG-5242

Heathkit (Brand), Heath Co.; Benton Harbor (MI)

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  • Year
  • 1979/1980 ?
  • Category
  • Service- or Lab Equipment
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 334489
    • alternative name: Heath Company

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 3
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 120/240 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - - No sound reproduction output.
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: RF Generator IG-5242 - Heathkit Brand, Heath Co.;
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, with any shape - general.
  • Notes

  • Range is 100 kHz to 30 MHz.

    There are four almost identical models of the original LG-1. The differences and models are shown in the following table.

    Model Differences
    Laboratory Generator LG-1

    The original version. Two minor versions; early one has the black meter frame, later one has the clear meter frame
    RF Generator IG-42 Later version with one resistor value change and a new front panel with a white half-moon dial and clear meter frame.
    Laboratory Signal Generator IG-42E Same as IG-42 except with a different power transformer with a center tap primary providing for 110VAC or 220VAC.
    RF Generator IG-5242 Last version. Updated white front panel and power transformer with a center tap primary providing for 120VAC or 240VAC. BNC replaces Output connector.
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Original-techn. papers. (The Heathkit Laboratory Generator by Arden Allen, KB6NAX)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Jerry Elarton. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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