Oscilloscope
Object number2012.114.2 a-c
Manufacturer
Heathkit
MediumMetal/Plastic/Rubber/Glass
Credit LineGift of Robert Kruszewski
DescriptionOscilloscope with red input wire and black input wire.Dimensions14 x 8.5 x 16.5 in. (35.6 x 21.6 x 41.9 cm)Inscriptions(a)
Front has "VOLTS P.P." printed in yellow.
Twelve turning knobs controlling different functions with labels including "INTEN."; "FOCUS"; "VERTICAL CENTERING"; "HORIZONTAL CENTERING"; and various levels of frequencies.
"ON/OFF" switch with red indicator light on bottom edge center.
Marks(a)
Engraving on handle "HEATHKIT PRECISION".
Maker's mark printed red below lens: "Heathkit", "5 INCH / PUSH-PULL", and OSCILLOSCOPE".
Historical NotesPart of a collection of television repair equipment documenting donor Robert Kruszewski's father Charles J. Kruszewski’s side job as a television and radio repairman post WWII. Charles used the G.I. Bill to enroll in a home study course on practical television and radio repair. The course was offered by National Radio and Television Repair in Washington, D.C. Working on nights and weekends after his regular job at General Motors was done, he serviced many neighbor’s equipment in the Ninth Ward of Lawrenceville. The donor remembers going out on repair calls with this father and bringing back the more difficult cases to his home repair shop. As televisions became more complicated this type of home repair died out.
Previous owner
Charles J. Kruczewski
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