Re: Need information on this device . . .

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Original poster: "Matthew Carlson" <mjc8804@xxxxxxx>

Excuse me for being Naive, but what is it?

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Original poster: Edward Wingate <ewing7@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Tesla list wrote:

>Original poster: "Mccauley, Daniel H" <daniel.h.mccauley@xxxxxxxx>
>
>
>Need some information on this antique device . . .
>I believe Harry Goldman brought this particular device to the 2003
>RATCB.
>Anyways, looking to find more specifics on the device, if there is
>anywhere that these
>can be purchased still (as collectible of course), dates,
manufactuer,
>etc...
>
>Thanks
>Dan
>
>http://www.easternvoltageresearch.com/ratcb2003/bigimages/236-3696_IMG.jpg

Dan,

The device is definitely an antique and I suspect that most of the ones

that were built have long since been relegated to the scrap heap.
Finding
an original could be a daunting task.

I had the "pleasure" of trying the device while visiting Harry and Ruth
a
couple years ago. At the time, Harry removed the cover to reveal the
inner
components which consist of nothing more than a vibrator, restate and
standard automotive ignition coil powered by a single "D" cell. The
restate
is connected to one of the handles.

I have no idea who the manufacturer was or the date. I suggest you
contact
Harry for that information. Given the simplicity of the circuit, one
could
be constructed in a fairly short period of time. The hardest part would
be
duplicating the cabinet.

Ed Wingate RATCB