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Turret attenuators were used in the Type [[H]], Type [[Z]], [[516]], and [[1121]]
In a '''Turret attenuator''', individual R/C attenuator elements are rotated within a cylindrical housing whereas the external contacts stay stationary.
They are known to give trouble in the form of intermittent electrical continuity at the contacts.
 
They were used in the [[H|Type H]], [[Z|Type Z]], [[516]], and [[1121]] and are known to give trouble in the form of intermittent electrical continuity at the contacts.
 
<gallery>
Tek 1121 turret attenuator.jpg|Turret attenuator of a [[1121]]
Tek 516 turret.jpg | [[516]]
Tek_z_turret.png  | Type Z attenuators circuits
</gallery>
 
[[Category:Electromechanical components]]
[[Category:Repair issues]]

Revision as of 13:37, 5 June 2017

In a Turret attenuator, individual R/C attenuator elements are rotated within a cylindrical housing whereas the external contacts stay stationary.

They were used in the Type H, Type Z, 516, and 1121 and are known to give trouble in the form of intermittent electrical continuity at the contacts.