Maybe you should check out some of my gear. I have rf and af generators and some voltmeters. But I'm in Los Angeles.
I am downsizing, with far too much test equipment. All the stuff I am trying to unload is classed as boat anchors, but they all work.
For VHF there are the Measurements Model 80 and the Marconi TF1066/4B generators. For HF there is the deluxe HP606A and the Precision E-200C. I have HP 200CD and HP 400D and Ballantine 300 voltmeters. I should also sell my Lampkin 205A deviation meter.
The best deal in a voltmeter is, in my opinion, the Harbor Freight cheapie that goes for just a few bucks and is very useful. In fact, the price of the unit is worth it just for the test leads and the battery it comes with. Finding a meter that measures to 3 kV isn't easy these days. An old Simpson 260 or Triplett 630 will work, if it's old enough to have the high voltage range. Otherwise you can cobble up a high voltage probe for one of your meters. The Harbor Freight unit goes to 1 kV and has 1 Meg input resistance so you can add 9 Megohms to make it a high voltage tester. You can calibrate it at lower voltage. Just be sure to insulate carefully and use large enough resistors to withstand the voltage without excessive voltage coefficient.
Bob K6DDX
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From: k4tfj <timothy.f.johnston@gmail.com>
To: Amateur-repairs@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 9:01 AM
Subject: [Amateur-repairs] In search of the basic test equipment for workbench.
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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