[ARC5] Boonton Q-Meter (free)

[Richard Knoppow]

    Useful if you build any RF stuff. Measures small capacitors at RF. 
Checks coils for value and quality for both receivers and transmitters. 
While a modern network analyzer can do all this the Q meter is handy and 
simple.

On 9/2/2016 9:08 AM, J Mcvey wrote:
> Mine is model 190A (20-260 mhz).
>
> I don't know what use it may be other than to a manufacturer.
>
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> On Friday, September 2, 2016 7:12 AM, jeepp <jeepp at comcast.net> wrote:
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>
> Yes, its a 260A.
>
> Jeep K3HVG
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> Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE smartphone
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> -------- Original message --------
> From: Richard Knoppow <1oldlens1 at ix.netcom.com>
> Date: 9/2/16 12:26 AM (GMT-05:00)
> To: arc5 at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [ARC5] Boonton Q-Meter (free)
>
>      In fact Q-meters can be very useful especially the later 260-A.
> This was much improved over the older 160-A.  There is also a model 190A
> that operates in the VHF region.  Q-meters are rather misunderstood. I
> would grab this one if I were closer. Unfortunately I am on the other
> side of the country.
>
> On 9/1/2016 6:10 PM, J Mcvey via ARC5 wrote:
>> I think I have one of those too! As I recall, it was in the VHF range.
>> never used it.  What model do you have?
>> If all else fails, we can actually use them for a boat or bouey  anchor...
>>
>>
>> On Thursday, September 1, 2016 11:00 AM, DSP3 <jeepp at comcast.net> wrote:
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>>
>> I have an entirety respectable condition Boonton Q-Meter that I no
>> longer have use for.  The unit is free to anyone who will pick it up in
>> central Maryland.  If no takers, it unfortunately will go to that
>> ultimate place that all too many things end up in......hi!
>>
>> Regards  Jeep - K3HVG
>>
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