The "device" you are describing is the plug connection of the oscillator head to
the power supply and indicator.
Inside the oscillator head (round object marked "Megacycle meter") you
will find the actual oscillator tube, an acorn 955. This type is still
available for
a "decent" price.
73/
Karl-Arne
SM0AOM
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From: "carl s." <carlseye@tampabay.rr.com>
To: <Amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 4:41 PM
Subject: [Amps] boonton 59
> I have acquired a boonton 59 dipper. In looking at the innards I am
> curious about the oscillator"tube" !! The unit works fine on all bands ,
> but if that osc. fails, where would anyone ever find a replacement ??? The
> "tube" has no markings on it and the "megacycle meter " is connected
> directly on top of the tube shell.
> Can anyone tell me anything about it ??
> thanks
> carl / kz5ca
>
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