[Boatanchors] Hmmm, what do I do with that "DBT" I built???

[Robert Bethman]

Phil and All,

Even with all sorts of "fancy" test gear, I still keep my porcelain "Dim Bulb" test solution on the bench.

Isolation transformers, Voltage and Amperage metering aside, sometimes the old fashioned tests still hold true!

I do admit to "almost" all sand state in the shack.  Then there are the pair of 3-500Zs, the HRO-50-T1, a Northern Radio SP-600, and an R-390A that remain as hollow state.  Guess I should include the Western Electric badged Hickok tube tester.

Regards,
Bob Bethman



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From: Boatanchors [mailto:boatanchors-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil
Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2016 5:48 PM
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Subject: [Boatanchors] Hmmm, what do I do with that "DBT" I built???

Perhaps a year or so ago I built a very nice "DBT" (Dim Bulb Tester) in one of those classy little aluminum and fiber Cases that Harbor 'Fright' 
sells.  Went the extra mile to make it nice, lamp socket in the lid, double duplex box with a power switch and outlet, 3 wire power cord and of course storage for a few light bulbs.

With the new isolated variac it's not likely it'll get much use, but it's way too nice to "part out", cost too much to make it worth the cost of selling it/shipping it, etc.

Guess I'll hang on to it either as a curiosity or for some "quick testing" of some questionable device.

Perhaps if I run across a neophyte BA enthusiast in the local area I'll pass it on to him. . .

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73 From "The Beaconeer's Lair"
Phil, KO6BB