Multimeter (Multi-Meter) 542 bakelite

Supreme Instruments Corp.; Greenwood (MS)

  • Year
  • 1940–1946
  • Category
  • Service- or Lab Equipment
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 122903

 Technical Specifications

  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Power type and voltage
  • Storage and/or dry batteries / 4 x 1.5 Volt
  • Material
  • Bakelite case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Multimeter 542 [bakelite] - Supreme Instruments Corp.;
  • Shape
  • Very small Portable or Pocket-Set (Handheld) < 8 inch.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 95 x 75 x 180 mm / 3.7 x 3 x 7.1 inch
  • Notes
  • This is the Supreme Model 542 Multi-Meter (Multimeter is written on the instrument). There is also the Supreme military Model 542 multimeter in steel which was produced in large numbers during the WW2. It's face is only 6" x 3". Meter measures:
    AC Volts/DB with 6V, 30V, 150V, & 600V ranges.
    DC Volts with 6V, 150V, 300V, & 1,500V ranges.
    Milliamps with .3 ma, 6 ma, 30 ma, & 150 ma ranges.
    There is no selector for ranges. Each range has it's own pin socket.
  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 1 kg / 2 lb 3.2 oz (2.203 lb)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Ernst Erb. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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