Signal Generator

Object detail

Accession number

1978.1741

Maker

General Radio Company

Production period

1930s

Description

Signal generator made by the General Radio Company. Large rectangular wooden box with hinging lid. Inside is three compartments with several components including radio valves etc. Front control panel is black metal with a large central brass dial, several smaller dials, wire connectors, power switch, three instrument gauges, and a small magnifying glass on adjustable arm. Photocopied schematics inside.

Marks

STANDARD SIGNAL GENERATOR / TYPE 603-A SERIAL NO. 320 / GENERAL RADIO CO. / CAMBRIDGE MASS. U.S.A. Printed

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic
Processed Material/Glass

Credit Line

General Radio Company. Signal Generator, 1978.1741. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Transmitter Transmitter, Radio Tools & Equipment for Communication Telecommunication T&E Telecommunication Devices

Collection type

Telecommunication Communications Technology

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