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 Return to top of page · Post #: 1 · Written at 9:22:57 PM on 12 October 2013.
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 Koolego
 Location: Point Clare, NSW
 Member since 12 October 2013
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Not sure what this does? has something to do with radios I as picked it up with a bunch of radios that when to auction.

The on and off button is missing. All the parts seem to be good condition.

https://www.sugarsync.com/pf/D7590993_1308753_7425692.
https://www.sugarsync.com/pf/D7590993_1308753_7425608.
https://www.sugarsync.com/pf/D7590993_1308753_7425604.
https://www.sugarsync.com/pf/D7590993_1308753_7425619.

Any ideas? Can seem to find much on the web about it, maybe its junk..

Mark
 
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 Maven
 Location: Canberra, ACT
 Member since 23 August 2012
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That's not junk. It is to measure the strength of a broadcast signal across a wide range. The different coil units are plugged in to select which range you are testing , then you turn the dial to move within that range. Antenna connects bottom right. With a directional antenna, you could locate the source of a signal, which is probably what this was used for originally.

However, I see the on-off switch is missing. That could mean there are loose wires inside the box, so you should not apply any power to it without a thorough check of the insides by somebody who knows what to look for.

Maven
 
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