Rapid Bandchecker

Radiomart, Raymart; Birmingham

  • Year
  • 1955 ?
  • Category
  • Amateur Equipment (Other, but not Key)
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 303901

 Technical Specifications

  • Wave bands
  • Short Wave (SW only)
  • Power type and voltage
  • No Power needed
  • Loudspeaker
  • - - No sound reproduction output.
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Rapid Bandchecker - Radiomart, Raymart; Birmingham
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 80 x 155 x 148 mm / 3.1 x 6.1 x 5.8 inch
  • Notes
  • This low-cost "Bandchecker" absorption wavemeter is intended for checking that the multiplier stages of an amateur radio transmitter are tuned to the correct harmonics. The small hand-held device can be brought in proximity to the tuning coil of a stage, and resonance is indicated by a filament lamp.

    Band selection is by a switch lever on the barrel of the instrument.
    The following amateur bands are marked on the dial.
    Range 1:  3.5 and 7 MHz bands
    Range 2:  14 MHz band
    Range 3:  21 and 28 MHz bands

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 0.223 kg / 0 lb 7.9 oz (0.491 lb)
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 1.00 GBP
  • Author
  • Model page created by Bruce Taylor. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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