11 Set stuff

[Ron Pier]

Although I like collecting/owning this stuff, I'm completely vague about how it works. Would the volt meter be part of a separate requirement/tool kit?

My Australian version came with this 'Thermocouple' gauge, showing amps.

Ron

[Mike K]

This is the Aust. 11 set test meter with its probe . You press the probe against the test panel on the front of the set .

I think TP means tropic proofed - a feeble attempt at moisture proofing , usually shellac was painted inside

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by Ron Pier

Although I like collecting/owning this stuff, I'm completely vague about how it works. Would the volt meter be part of a separate requirement/tool kit?

My Australian version came with this 'Thermocouple' gauge, showing amps.

Ron

Hi Ron

yes the voltmeter is a separate item . The set itself has a small test panel on the front , you can measure the plate voltages of the valves , without pulling the set from its case , a neat idea

The meter in your pic is a RF thermo ammeter , it measures the radio frequency current , flowing within the antenna circuit - it can give you false readings as it measures both forward and reflected current and adds them together . Mike

[Mike K]

I came across this lead with its brass tag

connectors leads ZAA 4139

I think its a 11 set part . The ZAA refers to it being of Aust. pattern

Maybe its part of the remote unit ?

[Ron Pier]

Thanks Chaps I knew you'd give chapter and verse. Trouble is my wireless supplier didn't sell me one of those tropic proofed volt meters, so I could be in trouble in the jungle Ron

[cletrac (RIP)]

The one I got says RADIO VOLTMETER on the face and the seller said it was British military. It has 6v and 120v readouts depending on which grounding post you use.
Mike, would that connecter go from the remote to the 11 set?

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by cletrac

Mike, would that connecter go from the remote to the 11 set?

Possibly - the Aust. 11 set manual will list the leads and the ZAA numbers . I do have the long remote unit leads , these are wound on cable drums somewhat like signal cable . I will have a look and take some pics .

[Ron Pier]

Talking of gauges reminded me that I bought this one years ago because it was calling at me. Any ideas what it is guys. Ron

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by Ron Pier

Talking of gauges reminded me that I bought this one years ago because it was calling at me. Any ideas what it is guys. Ron

Ron

Not sure , but the pins on it must have fitted into a panel socket The 11 set panel meter has similar pins .