Solas don't produce a pure sine wave. This will tend to throw some voltage
readings off.
73
-Jim
NU0C
On Wed, 28 Aug 2013 17:48:57 -0700 (GMT-07:00), Richard Knoppow wrote:
>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Bob Albert <bob91343@yahoo.com>
>>Sent: Aug 28, 2013 4:51 PM
>>To: "Amateur-repairs@yahoogroups.com" <Amateur-repairs@yahoogroups.com>
>>Subject: Re: [Amateur-repairs] In search of the basic test equipment for workbench.
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>>I don't think the Sola is a good idea for a test bench unless you have lousy line regulation. These days it's very stable. A 'variac' is a better choice, with voltmeter and, perhaps, ammeter.
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>>I have the Precision E200-C for sale.
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>>Let me know details of your VHF/UHF converters. My fastest 'scope goes to 275 MHz but my everyday 'scope only goes to 100 MHz.
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>>The signal tracer is kind of superfluous, if you have an oscilloscope.
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>>Just a few remarks after reading your list. Not a bad start at all, actually. An audio oscillator would be a nice addition.
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>>Bob K6DDX
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> I agree about the metered Variac or even an unmetered one. The metered ones are rare and expensive. I bought mine before they became valuable. Its very useful because you can see immediately if there is a sudden rise in input current and shut the thing off. Its also fused.
> Unmetered Variacs are a lot cheaper and easier to come by. You can always rig it with a voltmeter and amp meter.
> Sola transformers work well but are mainly for regulation and filtering of the line. The Sola does have one virtue for trouble shooting, if the load is too high, like a short, it shuts down.
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