Summary
Meter used in teleprinter operations to measure transmission rate in words per minute.
Physical Description
Wooden base. Brass pillar supporting metal-covered meter mechanism. Circular metal dial with circular glass cover. Dial marked with hand-written scale around about one half of circumference. Scale graduated from 30 to 90.
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Inscriptions
Dial carries handwritten annotation: "WORDS PER MINUTE" Lower front face of meter mechanism case inscribed: "No, 216"
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Overall Dimensions
160 mm (Length), 155 mm (Width), 280 mm (Height)
Dial diameter: 100 mm
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