Marconi TF340 Output Meter |
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| Manufacturer | Marconi |
| Model | TF 340 (Air Ministry Output Meter type 2) |
| Age | 1940's |
| Service Data | No |
| Condition | Fair, working |
| Dimensions | |
| Comments | This meter is used to measure the audio
output of receivers or lines. two switches select the
impedance of the meter (to match the circuit under test),
and a third selects the measurement range. The meter has
an Air Ministry plate, describing it as "Output
Meter, Type 2", which would indicate the unit has
seen service with the RAF. Internally, the impedance switches select taps on a matching transformer, while the range switch selects the relevant meter shunt. The meter itself, is a moving coil type with a copper oxide rectifier. I would guess that this is a wartime instrument, as the front panel shows signs of being stamped twice to give the lettering - there is a "ghosting" effect on some of the wording, in normal circumstances, this would not have got past Marconis inspectors! |
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