[Milsurplus] OS-8C/U

[Michael Bittner]

Gentleman,
Thanks for your replies.  I guess the trick is to copy a picture of a 
graticule on some transparent plastic.  I did find a good picture of a 
generic graticule with Google.
73, Mike W6MAB
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Cromwell" <wrcromwell at gmail.com>
To: <milsurplus at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2015 5:37 PM
Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] OS-8C/U


> Hi,
>
> I have made things like that in the past by printing on flimsies - 
> overhead projector sheets. I don't even know if those are available any 
> more. The reaper is chasing me and more an more of my world is 
> disappearing behind me. Check with your office supply people.
>
> 73,
>
> Bill  KU8H
>
> What's that noise back there?
> Bill, I don't know what you are referring to here??? Mike
>
> On 04/26/2015 06:11 PM, Michael Bittner wrote:
>>    Found an OS-8C/U scope in perfect cosmetic condition yesterday at the 
>> TRW swap meet and couldn't pass it up even though I already have and HP 
>> 100 MHz scope.  It even has the original test leads and spare fuses. 
>> Brought it up slowly on the variac and got no complaints from the 
>> electrolytics or anything else.  I checked it out in accordance with the 
>> manual and found everything works perfect.  Nice traces on all 
>> frequencies within its range and centering controls put the dot right in 
>> the center at half rotation on each. I'd expected there to be some 
>> off-center operation due to resistance value changes, but none occurred.
>>
>>    So, what's the problem?  The problem is, missing graticule.  Anyone 
>> know where I can get an original or reproduction graticule, or even 
>> instructions on how to make one?  I suspect that a graticule that fits 
>> most any 3-inch diameter scope tube like the 3RP1 in the OS-8 would work. 
>> Any information would be much appreciated.  Mike, W6MAB
>>
>>
>
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