Miniature Megger??? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

RojDW48 · 20th May 2020, 6:40 pm

I found this during a clear out. No markings of any kind. Can someone tell me what it is?

Nickthedentist · 20th May 2020, 8:14 pm

Might it be something as simple as a retractable aerial for a MW/LW/SW radio set?

Bazz4CQJ · 20th May 2020, 9:28 pm

I have a Sony ICF7600 which came with an extendable aerial which looks really very similar.

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OscarFoxtrot · 20th May 2020, 9:39 pm

If it were actually made by Megger, probably a wander lead for earth testing

https://uk.megger.com/extension-test...tl30-and-xtl50

The absence of through connector on the reel end suggests an aerial lead. I can't think of any other purpose for a coil of wire with a connector only on one end.

RojDW48 · 20th May 2020, 11:20 pm

That makes a lot of sense. I shall give it an experimental pull tomorrow!!

RojDW48 · 21st May 2020, 11:27 pm

Spot on chaps! It's amazing how much aerial wire is packed into this tiny thing!!

Bazz4CQJ · 21st May 2020, 11:50 pm

I'g guess that the Sony version is about 15ft long.

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20th May 2020, 6:40 pm	#1
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20th May 2020, 8:14 pm	#2
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,844	Re: Miniature Megger??? Might it be something as simple as a retractable aerial for a MW/LW/SW radio set?

20th May 2020, 9:28 pm	#3
Bazz4CQJ Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oxfordshire, UK. Posts: 4,934	Re: Miniature Megger??? I have a Sony ICF7600 which came with an extendable aerial which looks really very similar. B __________________ Saturn V had 6 million pounds of fuel. It would take thirty thousand strong men to lift it an inch.

20th May 2020, 9:39 pm	#4
OscarFoxtrot Heptode Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Edinburgh, UK. Posts: 805	Re: Miniature Megger??? If it were actually made by Megger, probably a wander lead for earth testing https://uk.megger.com/extension-test...tl30-and-xtl50 The absence of through connector on the reel end suggests an aerial lead. I can't think of any other purpose for a coil of wire with a connector only on one end.

20th May 2020, 11:20 pm	#5
RojDW48 Nonode Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bristol, UK. Posts: 2,074	Re: Miniature Megger??? That makes a lot of sense. I shall give it an experimental pull tomorrow!! __________________ '....don't go mistaking Paradise for that home across the road!' (Bob Dylan)

21st May 2020, 11:27 pm	#6
RojDW48 Nonode Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bristol, UK. Posts: 2,074	Re: Miniature Megger??? Spot on chaps! It's amazing how much aerial wire is packed into this tiny thing!! __________________ '....don't go mistaking Paradise for that home across the road!' (Bob Dylan)

21st May 2020, 11:50 pm	#7
Bazz4CQJ Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oxfordshire, UK. Posts: 4,934	Re: Miniature Megger??? I'g guess that the Sony version is about 15ft long. B __________________ Saturn V had 6 million pounds of fuel. It would take thirty thousand strong men to lift it an inch.