The Meissner Signal Shifter EX is a VFO (variable frequency oscillator) with an RF amplifier (kit version) that was typically used as an exciter for a larger transmitter.  RF output is "in excess of 6 watts". Output is link coupled.  The coils for  six ranges (Five normally supplied with the set covering amateur bands of 10-11, 15, 20, 40, and 80 meters) are turret mounted with a six-position selector. The sixth position was for an optional band for an accessory coil strip for 160 meters, 12  meters (for doubling to 6 meters), or a narrower (AM phone) portion of the 80 or 20 meter bands  An eye tube serves as a tuning and keying indicator. Crystal control is an option. The tuning control is graduated from 0 to 500 and is designed to overlap the bands by 2% on either side.

The tube count in the EX advertisements is 7 which includes two voltage regulators, VR105 and VR75.

The kit version cost $66.50 when introduced.  A fully-built version was also available as part number 9-1090EX at a price of $99.50.  The EX used two VR tubes for voltage control on both the screen and the plate of the 6V6GT oscillator as distinct from the earlier model 9-1090.  The EX version also added two iron-core chokes in the cathode return circuits of the 6V6GT and the 807. The 1949 Allied catalog noted the shipping weight at 38 pounds.

Here you find 72 models, 55 with images and 37 with schematics for wireless sets etc. In French: TSF for Télégraphie sans fil.