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The '''General Radio 1232-A Tuned Amplifier and Null Detector''' was introduced in {{Catalog Q}} and remained available through {{Catalog 1978}}.  
The '''General Radio 1232-A Tuned Amplifier and Null Detector''' was introduced in {{Catalog Q}} and remained available through {{Catalog 1978}}.  


The Type is a solid state battery operated tuned amplifier and null detector.  Its tuned frequency range covers 20 to 20 kHz in 5 bands plus a flat response setting.  As a null detector its part of the GR [[1660-A]] Inductance and [[1620-A]] Capacitance Measurement Systems. Battery operation is provided by 9 now obsolete M72 cells.  The instrument used for this article has been converted to a rechargeable battery pack.  The instructions for this conversion are covered in a document below.
The 1232-A is a solid-state, battery-operated tuned amplifier and null detector.  Its tuned frequency range covers 20 to 20 kHz in 5 bands, plus a flat response setting.   


As a null detector, the 1232-A is part of the GR [[1660-A]] Inductance and [[1620-A]] Capacitance Measurement Systems. Battery operation is provided by nine M72 cells (now obsolete). 
The instrument shown in the photos below has been converted to a rechargeable battery pack.
(Instructions for this conversion are covered in a document below.)


==Specifications==
==Specifications==


* '''Frequency Response:'''
* '''Frequency Response:'''
* Tunable Filters: 20 Hz to 20 kHz in 3 ranges; 5% bandwidth; 2nd harmonic at least 34 dB down from peak, 3rd at least 40 dB down.
* Tunable Filters: 20 Hz to 20 kHz in 3 ranges; 5% bandwidth; 2nd harmonic at least 34 dB down from peak, 3rd at least 40 dB down
* 50 kHz and 100 kHz Filters: 2nd harmonic 44 and 53 dB down, respectively.
* 50 kHz and 100 kHz Filters: 2nd harmonic 44 and 53 dB down, respectively
* Flat Response: ±3db 20 cps to 100 kc.
* Flat Response: ±3 dB from 20 Hz to 100 kHz
* '''Input Impedance:''' Approximately 50 kΩ at maximum gain, varies inversely with gain to 1 MΩ at minimum gain.
* '''Input Impedance:''' Approximately 50 kΩ at maximum gain, varies inversely with gain to 1 MΩ at minimum gain
* '''Gain:''' 120 dB on the tunable ranges; 100 dB, flat range; 106 dB at 50 kHz; 100 dB at l00 kHz position.
* '''Gain:''' 120 dB on the tunable ranges; 100 dB, flat range; 106 dB at 50 kHz; 100 dB at l00 kHz position


==Links==
==Links==

Revision as of 00:56, 3 April 2024

General Radio 1232-A
tuned amplifier and null detector
General Radio 1232-A Tuned Amplifier and Null Detector

Available from 1961 to 1978+

Manuals

The General Radio 1232-A Tuned Amplifier and Null Detector was introduced in Catalog Q (1961) and remained available through Catalog 1978.

The 1232-A is a solid-state, battery-operated tuned amplifier and null detector. Its tuned frequency range covers 20 to 20 kHz in 5 bands, plus a flat response setting.

As a null detector, the 1232-A is part of the GR 1660-A Inductance and 1620-A Capacitance Measurement Systems. Battery operation is provided by nine M72 cells (now obsolete). The instrument shown in the photos below has been converted to a rechargeable battery pack. (Instructions for this conversion are covered in a document below.)

Specifications

  • Frequency Response:
  • Tunable Filters: 20 Hz to 20 kHz in 3 ranges; 5% bandwidth; 2nd harmonic at least 34 dB down from peak, 3rd at least 40 dB down
  • 50 kHz and 100 kHz Filters: 2nd harmonic 44 and 53 dB down, respectively
  • Flat Response: ±3 dB from 20 Hz to 100 kHz
  • Input Impedance: Approximately 50 kΩ at maximum gain, varies inversely with gain to 1 MΩ at minimum gain
  • Gain: 120 dB on the tunable ranges; 100 dB, flat range; 106 dB at 50 kHz; 100 dB at l00 kHz position

Links

Photos