Delavan Dela-Bridge I

Object/Artifact

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Radio Alpha

Image: Ham Radio, May 1974

Image: Ham Radio, May 1974

Name/Title

Delavan "Dela-Bridge I"

Description

Impedance Bridge

Category

Other, Kit

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Delavan Electronics Inc

Date made

1974 - 1975

Valuations

Value

$39.95

Notes

Assembled

General Notes

Note

Ham Radio, May 1974, p. 78. Ham Radio, Mar 1975, p. 76. Kit of assembled. The Dela-Bridge I, is designed to analyze antenna characteristics and simplify adjustments. When excited by a grid dip meter or low power transmitter, it quickly analyzes existing antenna and feedline characteristics, tuning and loading coils, and filter and interstage coupling networks. A direct readout allows easy adjustment for optimum performance. Frequency range is 50 kHz to 250 MHz with a resistance range of zero to 500 ohms, balanced or unbalanced, logarithmic scale. Excitation requirements are 1 mW to 2 watts maximum. An internal 9 volt battery powers the device, which has an accuracy of ±3% at 50 ohms. The readout, which is not frequency sensitive, provides complete null and reactance determination and the internal IC amplifier allows use with low-signal inputs.