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Radio Wavemeter

Inventory Number 15203


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.15203

Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
“STATION TESTER / Mk II / No 294” and “W/T. FACTORY / W. D. / SOHO. W.”
Physical material
Wood
copper alloy
Bakelite?
Dimensions
Height: 170mm Width: 145mm Depth: 170mm Weight: 1.5kg
Inventory No
15203

Description

Radio wavemeter Mk II No 294 in wooden box with hinged lid and two metal hooks. Bakelite dial engraved “METRES” and two copper alloy and bakelite switches inside. Believed to be army test equipment from 1914-1918.