[NJARC] NJARC Digest, Vol 105, Issue 26

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Fri Feb 1 13:21:56 EST 2013


It's interesting that the subject of testing tubes that are not in a tester chart is mentioned as part of a possible tester purchase.  This subject was briefly mentioned prior to the last meeting in Princeton.  Aaron made a good suggestion:  He checks a tube manual for similar tubes that are on the chart and uses these settings to check the unlisted tube.  I have an emissions tester and noted that the tubes are tested by each section.  A triode, for example, could be tested by testing each section individually.  It helps to have a known good tube to get some of the power settings, but the pin connections are pretty straightforward.  A tube manual is also helpful.

Maybe this will stir some other suggestions and helpful hints.


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Today's Topics:

   1. Electrolytics in place of tubulars?? (sgt88 at atlanticbb.net)
   2. Re: Electrolytics in place of tubulars?? (Bob Bullock)
   3. Re: What brand tube tester to buy? (Sal Brisindi)
   4. Re: What brand tube tester to buy? (Sal Brisindi)
   5. Re: What brand tube tester to buy? (sgt88 at atlanticbb.net)
   6. Tube testers (Rob Flory)
   7. Last of the Andrews Sisters Passed Away... (Scott Roberts)
   8. Re: Tube testers (Paul)


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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:06:33 -0500
From: <sgt88 at atlanticbb.net>
To: <njarc at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [NJARC] Electrolytics in place of tubulars??
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Given uncertainty, can an electrolytic capacitor be used in place of a 
tubular?...esp. when one end is grounded.
Steve T.


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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:00:18 -0500
From: Bob Bullock <shovelhead at stny.rr.com>
To: sgt88 at atlanticbb.net, njarc at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [NJARC] Electrolytics in place of tubulars??
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In a word. NO


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sgt88 at atlanticbb.net wrote:

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>Given uncertainty, can an electrolytic capacitor be used in place of a 
>tubular?...esp. when one end is grounded.
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Message: 3
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:29:48 -0500 (EST)
From: Sal Brisindi <salb203 at aol.com>
To: sgt88 at atlanticbb.net, njarc at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [NJARC] What brand tube tester to buy?
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Steve,
Your best bet is to find a working tube tester only because a non working tube 
tester can have a bad power transformer of a bad meter, both of which is almost 
a kiss of death unless you find a identical model parts unit to salvage the 
parts needed.

You don't need a Hickok tube tester for radio tubes, a good emissions tester 
will be fine for your needs. If you have the extra cash, then by all means 
purchase a Hickok, you can't go wrong.

Sal

 

 

 

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Sent: Thu, Jan 31, 2013 9:00 am
Subject: [NJARC] What brand tube tester to buy?


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I believe the Hickok is the best...correct.

What other brands should I consider for restoration work?

Should I consider getting a none-working tester ( less costly ) to bring 
back to life??

Tnx,
Steve T.
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Message: 4
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:20:45 -0500 (EST)
From: Sal Brisindi <salb203 at aol.com>
To: salb203 at aol.com, sgt88 at atlanticbb.net, njarc at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [NJARC] What brand tube tester to buy?
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Make that "or a bad meter"
 

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Sal Brisindi <salb203 at aol.com>
To: sgt88 <sgt88 at atlanticbb.net>; njarc <njarc at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thu, Jan 31, 2013 3:29 pm
Subject: Re: [NJARC] What brand tube tester to buy?


Just remember
Reply = Poster
Reply All = Everyone

_________________________________________________________
Steve,
Your best bet is to find a working tube tester only because a non working tube 
tester can have a bad power transformer of a bad meter, both of which is almost 
a kiss of death unless you find a identical model parts unit to salvage the 
parts needed.

You don't need a Hickok tube tester for radio tubes, a good emissions tester 
will be fine for your needs. If you have the extra cash, then by all means 
purchase a Hickok, you can't go wrong.

Sal

 

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: sgt88 <sgt88 at atlanticbb.net>
To: njarc <njarc at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thu, Jan 31, 2013 9:00 am
Subject: [NJARC] What brand tube tester to buy?


Just remember
Reply = Poster
Reply All = Everyone

_________________________________________________________
I believe the Hickok is the best...correct.

What other brands should I consider for restoration work?

Should I consider getting a none-working tester ( less costly ) to bring 
back to life??

Tnx,
Steve T.
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Message: 5
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:57:53 -0500
From: <sgt88 at atlanticbb.net>
To: "Sal Brisindi" <salb203 at aol.com>, <njarc at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [NJARC] What brand tube tester to buy?
Message-ID: <ximss-11979115 at be2.cluster1.echolabs.net>
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Thinking 'bout it some more...would also want to check my Ham xmtr 
tubes...like 6146, 807 etc...that may limit my choices.

So...the question is: how would I know if the tester can do these?...if I 
can't find the manual online or if the seller has no manual???
On Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:20:45 -0500 (EST)
  Sal Brisindi <salb203 at aol.com> wrote:
>  Make that "or a bad meter"
>
>
>
>
>
>
>  -----Original Message-----
> From: Sal Brisindi <salb203 at aol.com>
>  To: sgt88 <sgt88 at atlanticbb.net>; njarc <njarc at mailman.qth.net>
>  Sent: Thu, Jan 31, 2013 3:29 pm
>  Subject: Re: [NJARC] What brand tube tester to buy?
>
>
>  Just remember
>  Reply = Poster
>  Reply All = Everyone
>
>  _________________________________________________________
>  Steve,
>  Your best bet is to find a working tube tester only because a non working 
tube
>  tester can have a bad power transformer of a bad meter, both of which is 
almost
>  a kiss of death unless you find a identical model parts unit to salvage the
>  parts needed.
>
>  You don't need a Hickok tube tester for radio tubes, a good emissions tester
>  will be fine for your needs. If you have the extra cash, then by all means
>  purchase a Hickok, you can't go wrong.
>
>  Sal
>
>
>
>
>

>
>
>  -----Original Message-----
> From: sgt88 <sgt88 at atlanticbb.net>
>  To: njarc <njarc at mailman.qth.net>
>  Sent: Thu, Jan 31, 2013 9:00 am
>  Subject: [NJARC] What brand tube tester to buy?
>
>
>  Just remember
>  Reply = Poster
>  Reply All = Everyone
>
>  _________________________________________________________
>  I believe the Hickok is the best...correct.
>
>  What other brands should I consider for restoration work?
>
>  Should I consider getting a none-working tester ( less costly ) to bring
>  back to life??
>
>  Tnx,
>  Steve T.
>  ______________________________________________________________
>  NJARC mailing list
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Message: 6
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:00:41 -0500
From: Rob Flory <farmer.rob.flory at gmail.com>
To: New Antique Radio Club <njarc at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [NJARC] Tube testers
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The military I-177 series are pretty good and compact as well.

Rob


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Message: 7
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:03:21 -0800 (PST)
From: Scott Roberts <ng19delta at yahoo.com>
To: NJARC Club <njarc at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [NJARC] Last of the Andrews Sisters Passed Away...
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http://music.yahoo.com/news/patty-andrews-andrews-sisters-dead-94-221121755.html

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Message: 8
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:04:30 -0500
From: Paul <oceanviewhi at optonline.net>
To: Rob Flory <farmer.rob.flory at gmail.com>,	New Antique Radio Club
	<njarc at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [NJARC] Tube testers
Message-ID: <B0F45B8DF41B411197EF3C96DD6B5111 at PaulPC>
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	reply-type=original

hello,
I have 3 or 4 Hickok 6000A that I need repaired  & calibrated.
I'll pay the going rate ...
Thank You...Paul Silberberg
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To: "New Antique Radio Club" <njarc at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2013 6:00 PM
Subject: [NJARC] Tube testers


> Just remember
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> The military I-177 series are pretty good and compact as well.
> 
> Rob
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