Marconiphone Wavemeter B202

Marconi Co. (Marconiphone, Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Co. Ltd.), GB (not tubes - see also HMV His Master's Voice)

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  • Year
  • 1924–1926 ?
  • Category
  • Service- or Lab Equipment
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 367984

 Technical Specifications

  • Main principle
  • RF-Circuit or wave trap (separate, can also be an antenna with amp.)
  • Wave bands
  • Wave Bands given in the notes.
  • Power type and voltage
  • Dry Batteries
  • Loudspeaker
  • - - No sound reproduction output.
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Marconiphone Wavemeter B202 - Marconi Co. Marconiphone,
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, Box - most often with Lid (NOT slant panel).
  • Notes

  • Marconiphone Wavemeter B202 
    Self‑contained wavemeter for broadcast‑band station identification and receiver calibration. Covers 300–500 m (≈600–1000 kHz). Contains an internal operating buzzer and dry cell, with the buzzer mounted on the hinged top deck for easy adjustment and battery access.

    Used to determine the wavelength of received stations and to preset receivers to known wavelengths. Wooden case construction. Listed in the Marconiphone Receiving Instruments, Amplifiers, Components and Accessories Catalogue (1925) as B202 Wavemeter.

    Original price £3 : 7 : 6 including dry cell.

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 3.38 £
  • Mentioned in
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (Marconiphone Receiving Instruments, Amplifiers, Components and Accessories Catalogue (1925), p.13)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Gary Cowans. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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