[R-390] Tube testers

[daveaust at pol.net]

Count me in as one of the wimps too but hell, I have a lot of fun (call
me crazy) sitting around testing tubes on my mil testers while I listen
to my 390s. I like the heavy testers that give me a little exercise too!
The TV-2 parts supply is dwindling in terms of original meters (tv-7s
too) and the TV-2 trannys as well. Replacement meters are available but
not too cheap. Otherwise, you can usually get them going once you
eventually find the parts. I agree with needing an out-of circuit prelim
screening for tube quality before jamming a shorted tube into the radio,
etc, as well as it being nice to just sort out the "better" tubes of the
bunch when slightly lower Gm tubes will still work great in these rigs.
73, dave, N5WNM

>  Hey All, Im a wimp too! And I buy my insurance from a Gekko.
>
> Scott
>
>
>  -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: Barry <n4buq at knology.net>
>> >I love my TV-7 tube tester and I use it all the time.  Very useful
>> to me and I'm the Chief Operator and Chief Engineer at w0vt.
>> >Also, I stayed at a Holiday Inn last night.
>> >Lee, w0vt
>>
>> I didn't stay at a Holiday Inn last night, but I do use my Hickock
>> 752A from  time to time.  Guess that make sme a wimp too...
>>
>> Barry - N4BUQ
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