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GR type 547-A modulation meter

Inventory NumberRS0344
ClassificationMeter
Maker General Radio Company 1915-present
Place of Origin
    Dimensions19.7 x 45.7 x 28.6 cm, 26 lb. (7 3/4 x 18 x 11 1/4 in., 11.8 kg)
    Accessories1 battey (removed during FAE inventory).
    DescriptionModulation Meter, General Radio 457-A, Ser# 56. Batteries removed during FAE inventory.
    Signedetched and white filled on front panel: MODULATION METER / TYPE 547-A SERIAL NO. 56 / GENERAL RADIO CO. / CAMBRIDGE, MASS. on face of meter: GALVANOMETER / GENERAL RADIO COMPANY / MANUFACTURED BY / GENERAL (GE logo) ELECTRIC
    Inscribedstamped in black on lid: CRUFT / INSTRUCTION
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