HeathKit Sine Wave Generator Model AG-9A

Manufacturer: HeathKit

Model Number: AG-9A

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Equipment Description: Sine Wave Generator

Label Write-up:
Audio signal generator for troubleshooting electronic equipment. It is used on high-fidelity applications by providing a quick and accurate selection of low-distortion signals throughout the audio range. This signal would be applied to the input of the equipment. Then a signal tracer would probe the components looking for where the signal disappears or becomes distorted. That is probably the faulty component.

The AG-9A is an upgrade from older models. It allows for switch selection of frequencies and a better degree of precision. Output and frequency indicators accurate to within +/- 5%. It generates a sine wave from 10 Hz to 100kHz.

This unit was sold as a kit and had to be assembled and calibrated by the purchaser. The lower price helped many enter into the TV servicing industry. Also, purchasing this piece as a kit taught the assembler how the components worked together and how to troubleshoot.

Dates Produced: 1957 - 1962

Original Price: $35

The museum's inventory number: MRT-471

Located at Museum in: Class Room

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