Wednesday, 28 August 2013

Re: [Amateur-repairs] In search of the basic test equipment for workbench.

 

That's a start. Like the Johnny Cash song "one piece at a time"

I got a Ramsey COM 3010 service monitor just before my retirement.

John

On 8/28/2013 11:01 AM, k4tfj wrote:
> I haven't had a functioning workbench in 20+ years.
> But now, with an empty nest and rooms available, the bench will be born soon, but as with all newborns, it will be naked, with the exception of a couple DMM's and a MFJ-259B antenna analyzer.
>
> The DMM's are fairly basic, but one has frequency measurement to 10MHz and a capacitance function. The 259B has a frequency counter function as well as inductance, capacitance and the ability to generate un-modulated RF signals. I also have a DSI 5600A counter waiting to be repaired (just a bad 7805, I think). That being the current state of my test equipment.
>
> My intent is to be able to perform basic alignments and testing of my current radio gear, and a little experimentation and restorations. Rigs/radios include Conar 400/500, Kenwood TS-520s, Alinco DX-70T, assorted VHF mobiles and handhelds. Up for restoration currently is a Zenith 11S474 Receiver and a Hammurland SP-600-11 Receiver.
>
> Budget is $200-$300 a month, to locate and purchase affordable test equipment.
>
> My first instinctive thought is "I need an O'scope!!" and a VOM/VTVM capable of 3kvdc+.
> Any comments and recommendations on these?
>
> What other gear would you recommend and in what priority?
>
>
> TJ, K4TFJ
>

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