Palomar RX Noise Bridge

Object/Artifact

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Radio Alpha

Image: Chuck Penson, WA7ZZE, hamfest

Image: Chuck Penson, WA7ZZE, hamfest

Name/Title

Palomar RX Noise Bridge

Description

Noise Bridge

Category

Other

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Palomar Engineers

Date made

1974 - 1982

Valuations

Value

$39.95

General Notes

Note

QST, Jan 1974, p. 146. QST, Jun 1975, p. 148. QST, Mar 1976, p. 108. QST, Dec 1976, p. 123. (best photo) QST, Nov 1977, p. 169. QST, Feb 1980, p. 131. QST, Apr 1981, p. 181. QST, Feb 1982, p. 187. The Palomar RX Noise Bridge was a broad-band noise source that was used to determine the resonant frequency of an antenna or its resistance and reactance. It connected in the feedline between the antenna and receiver. Exact dating of the different colored units has not yet been determined.