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Beat Frequency Oscillator

Inventory NumberRS0451
ClassificationTest Equipment
Maker General Radio Company 1915-present
Place of Origin
    Dimensions20 x 56 x 28 cm, 22 lb. (7 7/8 x 22 1/16 x 11 in., 10 kg)
    DescriptionOscillator, Beat Frequency; Type 413-B, Serial No. 193; General Radio Co. (General Radio Co-Cruft); Gift of George E. Cabot, Boston
    Signedetched and white filled, front right: BEAT FREQUENCY OSCILLATOR / TYPE 413-B SERIAL NO. 133 / GENERAL RADIO CO. / CAMBRIDGE, MASS.
    Inscribedetched on front panel, lower left: LICENSED FOR RADIO LABORATORY / EXPERIMENTAL USE ONLY WHERE NO / BUSINESS FEATURES ARE INVOLVED / PAT. NO. 1113148 OCTOBER 6 1914 on front of meter: WESTON ELECETRICAL INSTRUMENT CORP., NEWARK, N.J., U.S.A. / VOLTS D.C. / WESTON / MODEL 506 TYPE 1 01 / PATENTS PENDING on plate on top of lid: GIFT OF / MR. GEO. E. CABOT / BOSTON
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