[Test-Equipment] replacement CRT for HP 8563E

[Roger Rehr]

Hi Gene!

Prior to posting, I had reviewed the LCD option.

Unlike the conversion for later units, the conversion kit for the
8563E required
extensive irreversible reworking of the board and I was concerned about the
potential for disaster there , Even in the hands of a  commercial shop..
Also the cost was not insignificant.

I'm away at a meeting tonight, but will post the links I had discovered
prior to my original post to the list once I return home and have access to
them.

Thanks and 73,

Roger

On Thursday, January 21, 2016, W2HX <w2hx at w2hx.com> wrote:

> This is an interesting question. I have seen an 8560E (not EC) on ebay
> that was converted to LCD. As far as I know, Simmcon does not sell a model
> for the 8560E.  Does anyone know who made an LCD kit for the 8560E an does
> anyone know what resolution should be expected with such a kit? I know that
> Simmcon offers VGA and XGA.
>
> To the original Op's question - if an LCD kit could be found, that might
> be a good solution to your weak CRT.
>
> Thanks
> Eugene
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Test-Equipment [mailto:test-equipment-bounces at mailman.qth.net
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> Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2016 9:23 AM
> To: Test-Equipment at mailman.qth.net <javascript:;>
> Subject: [Test-Equipment] replacement CRT for HP 8563E
>
> Hi All,
>
> The CRT in my 8563E is getting dim, and I have been looking for
> replacements.  I have no other distortion, so I believe this is due to the
> CRT becoming weak rather than being a voltage problem.
>
> The 8563E manual lists the CRT part number as 2090-0225 which cross
> references to a Panasonic 170XB31.
>
> I have found some Panasonic 170XB31 parts that may be available, but they
> are labeled with part number of 2090-0236 (in addition to 170XB31).
>
> Does anyone know if this change was just a change of part number without
> functional change?
>
> The real question is whether or not the 170XB31 labeled will work in my
> 8563E which has listed CRT part number of 2090-0225.
>
> I have not opened the SA to check what tube I actually have, because if
> the answer is a simple "you can use these tubes interchangeably", there is
> no need to do so.
>
> And because I am not certain I can actually get these parts, I did not
> want to open it unnecessarily.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Roger Rehr
> W3SZ
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