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Opened an old scientific instrument to see if it works... (lemmy.ca)

submitted 2 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Instrument is a Geonics EM16 VLF receiver, using in the mineral exploration industry to find buried linear conductors.

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[–] [email protected] 24 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Jul 91? Now I feel old.

[–] [email protected] 48 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The instrument is fully analogue, designed in the late 70s. The serial number on the device implies it was manufactured in 87. I contacted the manufacturer and the last person who could service it has long since retired, but they sent me the calibration and tuning documents so I might be able to revive this beauty.

[–] naonintendois 32 points 2 weeks ago

That's actually awesome they sent you anything useful at all.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

My brain kept tried to correct it to Jul 19...

I was still in junior school back then.