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Two Step Amplifier
Two Step Amplifier

Two Step Amplifier

Datecirca 1918
Inventory NumberRS0058
ClassificationAmplifier
Subject
    Place of OriginNew York City, NY, United States
    Dimensions24 x 27 x 17.7 cm, 5 lb. (9 7/16 x 10 5/8 x 6 15/16 in., 2.3 kg)
    Material
      AccessoriesNone
      DescriptionRectangular box. 10cm w by 7cm h trapdoor with screened aperture for tube installation & monitoring on upper front panel.,See RS0059 which is a later model made by Kilbourne & Clark Mfg. Co., 1922. 2 tubes, transformer coupled. Tubes are rigidly mounted - no vibration isolation. Battery operated. (cont.) Controls: left: FILAMENT CURRENT STEP1 OFF -> RIGHT: FILAMENT CURRENT STEP2 OFF -> Connections: three jacks immediately above screw terminals: DETECTOR, STEP1, STEP2 six screw terminals at bottom of front panel: INPUT: PL, +B PLATE BAT.: +, - FIL. BAT.: +, -
      Signedplate on top: TWO STEP AMPLIFIER / TYPE SE 1600A / MADE FOR NAVY DEPT. (BU. S. E.) / BY WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC & MFG. CO. / 1918 / RANGE AUDIO FREQUENCY. SERIAL 28AY / 4659 2-28-19
      FunctionAmplifying audio signals from detector.
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