EICO Signal Tracer Model 147



EICO Signal Tracer Model 147


Manufacturer: EICO

Model Number: 147

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Equipment Description: Signal Tracer


Label Write-up:
A deluxe multi-signal tracer. It is used with a signal generator to troubleshoot a piece of electronic equipment. The signal generator inputs a signal into the front end of the equipment. The tracer uses a probe to follow the signal through the components. When the signal disappears, that is probably the faulty component.


The EICO 147 is transformer operated instrument. It has a high and low gain. RF channels with internal wide frequency range demodulator permits direct observation of actual transmitted signal. Heavy filtering and hum balance control. Both visual and aural monitoring of all RF and AF channels. Magic eye and 5" speaker. Calibrated watt meter circuit indicates wattage consumption in tests.


The EICO kits enabled servicemen to purchase high quality professional test equipment at lower prices. The kit price was $24.95 and the factory wired price was $39.95 in 1958.


Dates Produced: 1955

Original Price: $25

The museum's inventory number: MRT-539

Located at Museum in: Class Room


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