{"product_id":"ww2-wavemeter-w1191a-air-ministry-reference-10t-565","title":"WW2 Wavemeter W1191A Air Ministry Reference 10T\/565 In Its Transit Case","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWW2 Wavemeter W1191A Air Ministry Reference 10T\/565 In Its Transit Case\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThis wonderful piece of RAF radio history is a portable WW2 Wavemeter W1191A Air Ministry Reference 10T\/565 In Its Transit Case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Wavemeter is in very good cosmetic condition with a few storage scratches and scuffs. It hasn't been tested.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Size and Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"list-group-item-rm list-group-item\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDimensions (WHD): 28.0 x 28.0 x 31.0 cm \/ 11 x 11 x 12.2 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"list-group-item-rm list-group-item\"\u003eWavemeter Weight: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e13.8 kg \/ 30 lb 6.3 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt comes in its original wood transit case, 10T 612 Serial No. 44, and with operating instructions \/ calibration chart cards (10T\/610) stored in the lid of the case. This is stamped with the Air Ministry logo and the original dispatch label for RAF Carlisle. It was supplied by Solartron Laboratory Instruments Limited, UK, but usually made by Marconi. The case also has the original hanging wires, muslin sheaths used for storing spare valves and includes several suspended valves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case measures approx. 31 X 25 X 27 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe W1191A forms part of the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStation WT Portable No. 9 radio set. It would have been used in conjunction with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the Receiver type R1224A and Transmitter type T1422\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis type of meter was used as a Lancaster Bomber and USAF B17 Wavemeter Counter Radar jamming measure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCovering the frequency range 100kHz to 20MHz with 8 bands, it is calibrated with a 1MHz Crystal Calibrator against a calibration chart. Power was supplied by a 60V primary battery for HT and a rechargeable 2V 7Ah battery for the LV. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAF output was to earphones. Batteries and earphones are not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eValves used: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVR19 (Triode 215P), 2 x VT50 (HL2K), VR82 (Triode Heptode 220TH)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe W1191A had the same functions as the American BC-221.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/vintage-military-radio-equipment\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage radio communication equipment.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" class=\"\"\u003eNon-Mainland UK customers, please contact us for a shipping quote.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Solartron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43342643757313,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/DSC04953.jpg?v=1670856289","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/ww2-wavemeter-w1191a-air-ministry-reference-10t-565","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}