Tompkins Tunaverter Model 1564 (150-164 MHz)

Tompkins Tunaverter Model 1564 (150-164 MHz)
This is a tunable transistorized converter made by Tompkins for just about any range one could want. They made 7 models for different frequency ranges. The VHF radio converter models are 273 (26.9-30 MHz = CB-10), 308 (30-38 MHz), 375 (37-50 MHz), 504 (49.5-54.5 MHz = 6 M), 1450 (144-150 MHz = 2 M), 1828 Air Craft Model
(118-128 MHz) and 1564 (150-164 MHz).
There is no connection with the receiver. The output is coupled via a short  wire or resonate antenna, for instance with a coupling Loop 2.5 ” in diameter of #20 to 32 enamel wire C = 240 mmfd L = 18 turns for 1500 KC output or
L = 34 turns for 830 KC output or L = 52 turns for 550 KC output.  All VHF Tunaverters have a 3 section tuning capacitor. They were sold over several years – end date not known for sure.
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