[Hallicrafters] Re: Hallicrafters Digest, Vol 26, Issue 4
Rich Arland
richard.arland at verizon.net
Thu Mar 2 23:28:10 EST 2006
I just procured (make that given by an OT) an EICO Model 635. Does anyone
have any experience with this unit? I have the manual and tube data from the
BAMA site, but don't really know much about this unit. I am use to using
the EICO Model 667 that is in the shop at work. Big difference in units.
Whats the verdict on the 635?
73
Rich K7SZ
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> 1. Re: TV 2 Military tube tester (Roy Morgan)
> 2. Speaking of tube-testers (TC Dailey)
> 3. Re: Tube tester question 6000A. (Al Manhan)
> 4. tube testers to have (Nash4447 at cs.com)
> 5. Re: tube testers to have (Julian Bunn)
> 6. Re: tube testers to have (David Hollander)
> 7. Feed through capacitors (Jim Liles)
> 8. RE: Tube tester question. (Gerry Steffens)
> 9. Tubes for sale (Edward B Richards)
> 10. SP44/S40A advice please (Julian Bunn)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2006 09:35:54 -0500
> From: Roy Morgan <roy.morgan at nist.gov>
> Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] TV 2 Military tube tester
> To: "Barry H" <barry_hauser at juno.com>, k5pgw at yahoo.com
> Cc: hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
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> At 11:22 PM 3/1/2006, Barry H wrote:
> >Some say the TV-2 can best be described having been designed with the
> >masochist in mind.
>
>
> Yes, indeed. The thing is very good at what it is good at, but it's very
> slow to operate.
>
> You can set up the operating conditions you want and compare/match tubes
> and really know what you are doing.
>
> As barry notes, you *can* set up conditions you DON'T want and over drive
a
> tube.
>
> The thing has a lot of electrolytic caps in it, and repair/overhaul is not
> an easy chore. Well worth it, though, if you want to do what the thing is
> good at. If you have a non-working meter, good luck! They are nearly
> unobtainium.
>
> If you want a sturdy, easy to use tester, get a TV-7.
> If you like or need to fuss over the details, get a TV-2
> If you want a quick to use, professional one, get a Cardmatic.
> If you are really nuts, get the computer control adapted Cardmatic.
> If you want an antique, get a Weston 868 Vacuum Tube Analyzer. See:
> http://home.comcast.net/~roysmorgan/Weston.html This thing is likely the
> ancestor of the TV-2 in function and purpose.
>
> If you want to be very practical and economical, get no tube tester, but
> invest in spare new tubes. Just try them in your radio and look for
> improved operation.
>
> Roy
>
>
>
> - Roy Morgan, K1LKY since 1959 - Keep 'em Glowing!
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>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2006 08:58:05 -0700
> From: "TC Dailey" <daileyservices at qwest.net>
> Subject: [Hallicrafters] Speaking of tube-testers
> To: hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
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> Anybody have any info on the B&K 500 tester ADAPTORS? I've made a couple
> for 35Z5's and that sort of thing, but wonder if anybody has any other
info
> on the RIGHT ones. Yes, I already looked it up on that "G" search engine,
> but none of the adaptors that other folks had, were the ones I could use.
>
> Tom - WØEAJ
>
>
>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2006 11:29:30 -0500
> From: Al Manhan <captal1 at optonline.net>
> Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] Tube tester question 6000A.
> To: Hallicrafter List <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
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> I recently got a Hickok 6000A on Ebay which I paid a king's ransom for
> because it included another island. Lo and behold It came with the
standard
> new type tube socket island and another island with the old type of
sockets.
> They are both 12 pin and in searching the net for part numbers there are
> two.
> Hickok 1050-145 and RSP-4 accessory socket.
>
> Lot's of luck trying to find one!
>
> Al
> K2DYH
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Horace W. Hall" <hwhall at compuserve.com>
> To: "Hallicrafter List" <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 1:45 AM
> Subject: RE: [Hallicrafters] Tube tester question.
>
>
> > >
> > that the red socket sub-chassis from the 6000 with the old sockets shows
> up
> > on the unmentionable place. They are not interchangeable between the
6000
> > & 6000A! They have a different number of pins on the plug and socket
> below
> > the chassis. Twelve for the 6000 and thirteen for the 6000A as I
> remember.
> > >
> >
> > It appears possible, though, to replace the plug on the red socket
island
> > or subchassis from a 6000, to modify it for use in a 6000A tester. I did
> > the wiring diagram check to see if it could be done, but haven't gotten
> > around to actually hacking the 6000 island, though.
>
>
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2006 12:07:41 EST
> From: Nash4447 at cs.com
> Subject: [Hallicrafters] tube testers to have
> To: hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
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>
> If you guys want a real good reliable tube tester keep your eyes open for
> a Precision model 10-12 thru 10-60 series unit. Any of them thru that
number
> series are excellent. These are not cathode emission types but rely on
plate
> current to evaluate a tube. I have several and swear by them. Never been
let
> down.
>
> 73s Glenn K6PZT
>
>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2006 09:17:44 -0800
> From: Julian Bunn <Julian.Bunn at caltech.edu>
> Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] tube testers to have
> To: Nash4447 at cs.com
> Cc: hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
> Message-ID: <440728B8.70406 at caltech.edu>
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> Why stop at the 10-60? I have a Precision 660, which also
> measures transistors and diodes, and works very well indeed :-)
>
> I have a Web page that shows pics of most of the Precision
> series tube testers. If anybody has further information
> on this line of testers, I'd love to hear about it.
>
> http://pcbunn.cacr.caltech.edu/jjb/Precision/TubeTesters.htm
>
> Thanks,
> Julian
>
> Nash4447 at cs.com wrote:
> > If you guys want a real good reliable tube tester keep your eyes open
for
> > a Precision model 10-12 thru 10-60 series unit. Any of them thru that
number
> > series are excellent. These are not cathode emission types but rely on
plate
> > current to evaluate a tube. I have several and swear by them. Never
been let
> > down.
> >
> > 73s Glenn K6PZT
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> Message: 6
> Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2006 11:41:41 -0700
> From: David Hollander <n7rk at cox.net>
> Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] tube testers to have
> To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net, hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
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> Speaking of tube testers, does anyone have the tube settings chart and
> manual for a Mercury 300 tube tester? I have checked the usual places.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dave N7RK
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> Message: 7
> Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2006 16:22:11 -0600
> From: "Jim Liles" <james.liles at comcast.net>
> Subject: [Hallicrafters] Feed through capacitors
> To: <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
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> We finally got around to restoring an SR-2000 and found
> that neutralizing it was impossible. I believe that the fault is
> the previous owner had removed all four feed through
> capacitors from the final cage and simply ran the wires
> through the holes. Now we are looking for feed through
> capacitors with not much luck. They are about an inch
> long, have a 7/32 threaded stud or size 12, and 1500pf. I
> could use anything between 1500 and 2500pf and need four
> caps. Any ideas or suppliers would be greatly appreciated.
> Regards Jim K9AXN
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> Message: 8
> Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2006 18:29:27 -0600
> From: "Gerry Steffens" <gsteffens at pitel.net>
> Subject: RE: [Hallicrafters] Tube tester question.
> To: "'Horace W. Hall'" <hwhall at compuserve.com>, "'Hallicrafter List'"
> <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
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> Convert or replace the socket island? I even bought a 6000 island. Upon
> examining the situation and contemplating the work (looking at the maze of
> wires, wire length and more, I opted for the adapter route as described.
I
> have a few actual Hickok adapters for the 6000A and said, "If its good
> enough for Hickok, it's good enough for me."
>
> Gerry
>
>
> Collecting & Restoring since 1959
> Gerald Steffens P.E.
> Oronoco, MN
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Horace W. Hall
> Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 12:46 AM
> To: Hallicrafter List
> Subject: RE: [Hallicrafters] Tube tester question.
>
> >
> that the red socket sub-chassis from the 6000 with the old sockets shows
up
> on the unmentionable place. They are not interchangeable between the 6000
> & 6000A! They have a different number of pins on the plug and socket
below
> the chassis. Twelve for the 6000 and thirteen for the 6000A as I
remember.
> >
>
> It appears possible, though, to replace the plug on the red socket island
> or subchassis from a 6000, to modify it for use in a 6000A tester. I did
> the wiring diagram check to see if it could be done, but haven't gotten
> around to actually hacking the 6000 island, though.
> --Wayne
> WB4OGM
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> Message: 9
> Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2006 19:27:11 -0800
> From: Edward B Richards <zuu6k at juno.com>
> Subject: [Hallicrafters] Tubes for sale
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> Below are listed the remainig tubes with prices. These were obtained from
> a local college that declared them sulplus/obsolete. They are all NOS in
> original factory boxes. S&H is additional for less than 10 tubes; figure
> $3. Buy 10 or more tubes and shipping is free.
>
> TYPE NO $ EA.
>
> 0A2 18 1.60
> 0A3 2 2.00
> 0B2 14 1.90
> 12AX7 1 3.30
> 12BY7A 1 4.00
> 12CR6 2 2.00
> 1A7GT 1 1.00
> 1J3 9 2.50
> 1R5 2 2.20
> 1U4 3 1.80
> 1X2B 2 0.80
> 2AS2 10 1.50
> 2D21 1 1.00
> 3A3C 4 3.00
> 3BC5 5 1.50
> 3CE5/3BC5 5 1.50
> 3DG4 5 2.00
> 3V4 4 2.80
> 4CB6 1 1.50
> 5654/6AK5W 1 1.30
> 5U4GB 2 5.20
> 5V4GA 2 4.20
> 6AB4 5 1.70
> 6AH4GT 14 4.80
> 6AH6 1 1.10
> 6AK5/EF95 11 1.40
> 6AK5W/5654 3 1.30
> 6AK6 1 1.30
> 6AKB4 2 offer
> 6AL5 36 1.10
> 6AM8 4 1.80
> 6AM8A 38 1.80
> 6AN8A 10 2.30
> 6AQ5 20 1.90
> 6AQ5A 2 1.90
> 6AQ5A/6HG5 4 1.90
> 6AQ6 23 0.90
> 6AS4 3 offer
> 6AS5 4 0.60
> 6AS6 3 0.60
> 6AS7GA 1 2.60
> 6AS8 2 0.60
> 6AU6A 19 1.80
> 6AU8 7 1.60
> 6AU8A 6 1.60
> 6AV6 59 1.30
> 6AW8A 12 1.50
> 6AX4GTB 7 0.60
> 6AX5GT 16 1.50
> 6BA6 7 1.70
> 6BC5 5 0.60
> 6BC7 2 2.50
> 6BE6 8 1.70
> 6BF5 15 1.20
> 6BH8 20 1.60
> 6BJ6 7 1.20
> 6BJ7 3 0.80
> 6BK4C/6EL4A 1 14.20
> 6BK5 5 0.60
> 6BK7B 3 1.50
> 6BL7GTA 9 3.00
> 6BL8/ECF80 11 1.80
> 6BN4 1 2.00
> 6BN4A 5 2.00
> 6BN6 5 1.30
> 6BN6/6KS6 13 1.30
> 6BQ6GTB/6CU6 15 0.50
> 6BQ7A 1 0.50
> 6BQ7A/6BZ7 1 0.50
> 6BQ7A/6BZ7/6BS8 5 0.50
> 6BU8 19 0.60
> 6BW4 3 1.20
> 6BX7GT 2 4.20
> 6BY6 20 1.30
> 6BY8 5 0.90
> 6BZ7 5 0.50
> 6C4 9 1.80
> 6C4A 3 1.80
> 6CB6A 2 1.10
> 6CD6GA 3 1.90
> 6CF6 3 1.10
> 6CG3 1 1.90
> 6CG8A 10 0.75
> 6CL3 4 2.00
> 6CL3/6CK3 1 2.50
> 6CM7 11 0.80
> 6CQ8 2 0.90
> 6CS6 20 1.30
> 6CS7 1 1.30
> 6CU5 3 0.60
> 6CW5/EL86 3 1.50
> 6CY7 14 1.10
> 6CZ5 4 3.00
> 6D4A 1 3.00
> 6D4A/6DM4A 3 0.80
> 6DA4 4 4.00
> 6DA4A/6DM4A 8 0.80
> 6DE4 1 1.50
> 6DE6 11 0.60
> 6DQ6B 1 2.30
> 6DR7 3 1.70
> 6DS4 2 6.00
> 6DS5 7 1.50
> 6DT6 3 0.90
> 6EB8 6 1.20
> 6EH7/EF183 3 0.90
> 6EJ7 1 0.40
> 6EJ7/EF184 3 0.40
> 6EU7 2 7.60
> 6EW6 10 1.70
> 6EW8 1 offer
> 6F5 5 1.90
> 6FM7 35 2.50
> 6FQ7/6CG7 2 4.20
> 6FY5 15 3.00
> 6GE5 14 3.10
> 6GJ7 6 2.00
> 6GK5 5 2.10
> 6GK5/6F5A 1 2.10
> 6GK5/6FQ5A3 2.10
> 6GN8 3 1.60
> 6H6 1 1.00
> 6HE5 10 3.00
> 6HL6 5 offer
> 6HS8 5 5.40
> 6HZ6 4 0.90
> 6J5 2 2.00
> 6J6 7 0.90
> 6J6A 5 0.90
> 6J7 4 1.80
> 6JT8 5 2.00
> 6K6GT 1 1.90
> 6N7 4 1.80
> 6S4A 3 1.40
> 6SM7 5 offer
> 6SR7 14 2.50
> 6V6GT 1 6.70
> 6W4GT 30 0.60
> EL95 4 2.00
>
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>
> Message: 10
> Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2006 19:45:55 -0800
> From: Julian Bunn <Julian.Bunn at caltech.edu>
> Subject: [Hallicrafters] SP44/S40A advice please
> To: 'Hallicrafter List' <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
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> I'd like some advice on connecting an SP44 to an S40A. Both devices work
> well independently,
> and are carefully aligned. But when I attach the SP44 coax lead between
> Pin 3 (the plate) of
> the S40A's V2 (6SA7) and ground, it kills the performance of the S40A
> almost completely ... although
> I can still tune some very strong signals, and pips appear on the SP44
> and move as I tune the
> S40A.
>
> V2 is the Mixer tube ... which I assume is the same as the "Converter"
> tube referred to in the
> SP44 instruction manual.
>
> Or am I completely up a gum tree?! What am I doing wrong?
>
> Many thanks,
> Julian
>
>
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