[R-390] My Bobbsey Twins

[Barry]

Well, you _could_ replace the 8640 with a 606.  ;)

I have two 8640Bs and I think I'd regret selling either of them (like I did when I sold my first one).

Thanks,
Barry - N4BUQ

----- Original Message -----
> From: "Don Reaves" <donreaves at gmail.com>
> To: R-390 at mailman.qth.net
> Sent: Friday, July 5, 2019 9:20:49 AM
> Subject: Re: [R-390] My Bobbsey Twins
> 
> Nice work, John.  You can be proud of either standalone or both side by
> side.
> 
> I'm interested in the rundown on your workbench test equipment - looks like
> some high end modern goodies residing above your twins.   And an inspection
> scope to boot.   I do so appreciate the contrast, some might say irony, of
> a high end modern workbench used to service and restore classic radio
> receivers.  Its in the category of  "nothing is too good for our babies".
> 
> In fact, I would find it interesting what modern test gear list members use
> and swear by, just for list members who are getting started putting
> together a service bench or or upgrading.  We are always upgrading, aren't
> we?  I'm in the process of restoring a Fluke 8842A DVM.  Not a modern meter
> by any means but better than most of the other older Flukes and HPs on my
> bench.  And like my collection of R-390 gear, I need to downsize the older
> heavier larger test equipment on my sagging workbench.  Looking for a
> replacement for my HP-8640 sig gen.
> 
> Don
> 
> 
> 
> >
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