Heathkit HD-1250 Solid State Dip Meter




This is a Heathkit solid state dip meter that I built. Below are the specifications for this instrument:

Frequency Range: 1.6 - 250 MHz
Controls: Tuning Capacitor, Oscillator Level Control, ON/Off Switch
Meter Movement: 150 uA
Solid State Circuits: 1 NPN Tranistor, 1 Dual-gate MOSFET amplifier, 2 diffused silicon hot carrier diode detectors
Power Source: 9 V NEDA Type 1604 battery
Dimensions (less coils): 2 in high, 2 5/16 in wide, 5 7/8 in long
Net Weight (Meter, case, coils): 2 lbs.


Below is a description of this instrument from the Winter 1979 Heathkit catalog: