[R-390] Tube Tester

[Dan Merz]

Jim,  I've owned Hickok 600a, 6000, 750 and TV-7.  I got rid of the 6000
because it didn't have sockets for the older vintage tubes.  I almost always
use the Hickok 750 because I have more tube settings data for it than for
the other two and it can put a lower plate voltage on some of the old tubes.
The 600a is quite popular with users of vintage tubes and there's a lot of
data for how to use it with those tubes including Western Electric tubes.  I
almost never use the TV-7,  though I once compared mine on a number of tubes
with the 600a and it indicated about the same.  Of course a tube tester is
mild reassurance that a tube is ok,  and can find tubes with open filaments,
shorts and low emission readily.  Most testers do about the same unless you
get into testers with other kinds of metering,  different than the ones that
I am familiar with.  I always wanted to try a Hickok 539 (I think that's the
number?) but they seem to find buyers with more money than sense.  Maybe
I'll stumble across one for a reasonable price someday.  Best regards,  Dan.

-----Original Message-----
From: r-390-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:r-390-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of Jim
Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2005 11:28 AM
To: R-390 at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [R-390] Tube Tester

I assume everyone has strong opinions about this so I will ask, what Type
Tube Tester would you recommend. Make and model. 
 I am thinking about picking up a tester and I know nothing so I will ask
those who do.
 Thanks

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73 De Jim N5TJZ

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