WaveMeter MG1E - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

HamishBoxer · 26th Jun 2019, 4:12 pm

As anyone any ideas as to what this was used on and possibly the year?

Thank you

ms660 · 26th Jun 2019, 5:08 pm

This one looks similar:

https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/marcon...eter_mgie.html

Lawrence.

HamishBoxer · 26th Jun 2019, 5:36 pm

That Lawrence looks very much like it thank you.I was unsure whether it was an "I" or a 1.

Not sure how the tube works unless it is a neon.

David Simpson · 26th Jun 2019, 7:48 pm

Aye David, an early 1920's Wavemeter. Similar to the one I raised a thread about back on 18/2/2018 "Tottenham Wireless Society". Mine sourced its EM frequencies from a Buzzer.
A great find you've got.

Regards, David

HamishBoxer · 26th Jun 2019, 7:50 pm

Had it years David,no idea where from and I wonder the value?

ms660 · 26th Jun 2019, 8:19 pm

According to Google pics, the Porthcurno Museum has a wavemeter that appears to be the same, might be worth contacting them:

http://gallery.nen.gov.uk/image74420-.html

Lawrence.

David Simpson · 27th Jun 2019, 12:32 pm

I've no idea of the value. My Tott.WS one was given me by a BVWS chum who had had it in his garage for years.
Can't remember ever seeing one on eBay. Maybe Mike Barker might have an idea, with his swapmeet expertise.
Still, I reckon these old(90+ years) T/Eq. items are worth restoring, even if its a tribute to the joiners who made the lovely mahogany cabinets & the radio tradesmen who(in many cases) handbuilt the components & fitted everything together.

Regards, david

HamishBoxer · 27th Jun 2019, 5:56 pm

Very grateful that mine is in excellent original order,always did have a thing about test gear.

Got more than I ever use!

26th Jun 2019, 4:12 pm	#1
HamishBoxer Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: W.Butterwick, near Doncaster UK. Posts: 8,935	WaveMeter MG1E As anyone any ideas as to what this was used on and possibly the year? Thank you Attached Thumbnails __________________ G8JET BVWS Archivist and Member V.M.A.R.S

26th Jun 2019, 5:08 pm	#2
ms660 Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 13,454	Re: WaveMeter MG1E This one looks similar: https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/marcon...eter_mgie.html Lawrence.

26th Jun 2019, 5:36 pm	#3
HamishBoxer Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: W.Butterwick, near Doncaster UK. Posts: 8,935	Re: WaveMeter MG1E That Lawrence looks very much like it thank you.I was unsure whether it was an "I" or a 1. Not sure how the tube works unless it is a neon. __________________ G8JET BVWS Archivist and Member V.M.A.R.S

26th Jun 2019, 7:48 pm	#4
David Simpson Nonode Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Aberdeen, UK. Posts: 2,857	Re: WaveMeter MG1E Aye David, an early 1920's Wavemeter. Similar to the one I raised a thread about back on 18/2/2018 "Tottenham Wireless Society". Mine sourced its EM frequencies from a Buzzer. A great find you've got. Regards, David

26th Jun 2019, 7:50 pm	#5
HamishBoxer Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: W.Butterwick, near Doncaster UK. Posts: 8,935	Re: WaveMeter MG1E Had it years David,no idea where from and I wonder the value? __________________ G8JET BVWS Archivist and Member V.M.A.R.S

26th Jun 2019, 8:19 pm	#6
ms660 Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 13,454	Re: WaveMeter MG1E According to Google pics, the Porthcurno Museum has a wavemeter that appears to be the same, might be worth contacting them: http://gallery.nen.gov.uk/image74420-.html Lawrence.

27th Jun 2019, 12:32 pm	#7
David Simpson Nonode Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Aberdeen, UK. Posts: 2,857	Re: WaveMeter MG1E I've no idea of the value. My Tott.WS one was given me by a BVWS chum who had had it in his garage for years. Can't remember ever seeing one on eBay. Maybe Mike Barker might have an idea, with his swapmeet expertise. Still, I reckon these old(90+ years) T/Eq. items are worth restoring, even if its a tribute to the joiners who made the lovely mahogany cabinets & the radio tradesmen who(in many cases) handbuilt the components & fitted everything together. Regards, david

27th Jun 2019, 5:56 pm	#8
HamishBoxer Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: W.Butterwick, near Doncaster UK. Posts: 8,935	Re: WaveMeter MG1E Very grateful that mine is in excellent original order,always did have a thing about test gear. Got more than I ever use! __________________ G8JET BVWS Archivist and Member V.M.A.R.S