Radio Broadcast (May 1929-Apr 1930)

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RADIO BROADCAST ADVERTISER RADIO SET TESTER See it at the R.M.A. convention The radio industry is familiar with the Weston Model 537 Radio Set Tester — for A. C. and D. C. receivers. Service men hailed it with great acclaim a year ago, noting its many advantages over the Weston Model 519— for D. C. only. And NOW — here is another great advance— the Weston Model 547 — incorporating'many additional features to meet the service testing requirements of radio's latest developments. And there have been many since the last R. M. A. Convention. But with this NEW SET TESTER radio servicing is still further WESTON EXHIBIT AT HOTEL STEVENS simplified, even taking into account the number of new tubes, sets and circuits. Space won't permit description here — nor would words alone do this new set tester justice. You must see it for yourself— operate it — try to think up some service problem it can't solve. Try as you will the Model 547 will give you a quick and accurate answer every time. Convenient— complete — light and rugged. Handsome in appearance — and it will yield you handsome profits. It will increase your business and your prestige. YOU CAN BANK ON IT! OUTSTANDING FEATURES OF THE MODEL 547 First of all it is a Weston — assuring you exquisite workmanship and complete service reliability. It is provided with three instruments — all diameter and furnished with bakelite cases. Carrying case, removable cover, panel and fittings are also made of sturdy bakelite. A. C. Voltmeter 750/150/16/8/4 volts. The three lower ranges are brought out lo the Tester plug, and all five ranges are brought out to binding posts. 750 volt range is for testing secondaries of power transformers. 16 volt range is to provide for 15 volt A. C. tubes. Operations ll^ve been reduced only one selector switch bsing necessar.y. D. C. Voltmeter — High range increased to 750 volts. Other ranges -250/100/50/10/5— all six ranges brought out to binding posts and Tester plug. D. C. M i 11 i iimme ter — Double range — 100/20 M. A. provides for lower readings with better scale characteristics. Tests — On A. C. sets the heater voltage and plate current can be read throughout the test while the D. C. voltmeter, may be indicating plate bias or cathode voltage. Self-contained, double-sensitivity continuity test provided. This can also be used for measuring resistance as well as testing for open circuits. Grid test can be made on A. C. or D.C. screen grid tubes — also the '27 tubes when used as a detector — without the use of adapters. Two sockets on the panel — U Y tube adapters eliminated. june, 1929 page 62 •