Marmax VFO-52

Object/Artifact

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Radio Alpha

Image: QST, Jul 1952

Image: QST, Jul 1952

Name/Title

Marmax VFO-52

Description

VFO

Category

VFO

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Marmax Electronics

Date made

1952

Dimensions

Height

3-1/8 in

Width

6-1/8 in

Depth

9 in

Weight

2 lb

Valuations

Value

$29.50

General Notes

Note

QST, Dec 1952, p. 123. Plugs directly into the octal socket provided in the MT-52. – Frequency Coverage: Provides RF output on 80, 75, and 40 meters. – Calibration: Dial calibration is provided for the 80, 75, 40, 20, 15, 11 and 10 meter Amateur bands. – Circuitry: Uses 6J6 triode to drive the 6AG7 in the model MT-52 transmitter. – Operation: Unit is easily changed from VFO to crystal operation by a single switch. – Indicators: 6-volt pilot light indicator. Tube Complement: 1-6J6, 0B2. Power Requirements: 0.45 amperes 6 volts DC or AC and 30 ma @ 300 volts DC.