[Boatanchors] Help PhaOstron VTVM Model 777

[ELDIM]

So what does this meter look like?
I'd sure like to see a picture of it.
Seems like a good meter to take to the Casino!
73,
Glen Galati, KA7BOJ
Tacoma, WA
eldim at att.net
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Subject: [Boatanchors] Help PhaOstron VTVM Model 777


> I finally had a chance to test out and work on the VTVM in the subject
line.
> I changed the selenium rectifier to a silicon, replaced a 10MF @150V
> electrolytic and replaced a 0.01 @1600V paper tubular cap.
>
> It now works on DC + & - and Ohms.  It has a uniprobe for all DC, AC, &
> Ohms.  So far no movement on any AC scale.  The 12AL5 tests good and
lights
> up OK.  Tomorrow I'm going to use a 7 pin mini adapter socket and scope
the
> tube pins to see if the input AC is reaching the diode.
>
> It sure would be a big help if I had a scan of or a copy of the manual.
> This is a fairly compact unit and has two small dial lamps that are both
> burned out.  Can't find any markings on them.  If anyone knows of a soure
> for the manual information, or even just a copy of the schematic it would
> very much appreciated.
>
> I've seen hundreds of PhaOstron meters, but never an entire piece of
> equipment with their name on it.
>
> TIA, John, W4NET
>
>
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