[Test-Equipment] 606a Output meter

Fri, 2 Apr 2004 11:03:29 -0500

George,

Glad to know someone else is into those old HP signal generators!

Since there's apparently a mechanical obstruction in the meter movement, it
might be worth disassembling the meter and trying to locate the problem.  I
don't have a 606, but I have a 608 with a round meter and a 612 with a
square meter, and both types look like they can be opened with small tools.

On an HP 400-series VTVM, I had a similar problem and found that the cutout
in the plastic meter scale, where the mirror was inset, had a tiny sliver
hanging off the edge and catching on the pointer.

Albert

----- Original Message -----
From: "George KB2Z" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, April 02, 2004 9:50 AM
Subject: [Test-Equipment] 606a Output meter

> Good morning all,
> I am new to your list. Name is George Litchfield aka KB2Z.
> I just picked up a $50 HP 606a sig gen. Was wondering if anyone knows
where
> I might find an output meter. The one installed only works from 3 to 8 on
> the scale. Needle dont go below 3 or above 8, on or off. A same size 100ma
> meter would be ok if I cant locate a replacement for the unit.
> Thanks in advance, George KB2Z