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

 

I agree that a scope would be good to get next. You can find some reasonablely priced ones on Ebay that might just need a little repair or none at all. When I worked for a small company that repaired test equipment, all of us technicians outfitted our benches with test equipment purchased off of EBay. Most of the time with no repair needed.  You should be able to find a high voltage probe that will work with your vom and scope. A demodulator probe for the scope would come in handy too.
 
73,
John N4SME
 

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> From: k4tfj <timothy.f.johnston@gmail.com>
>To: Amateur-repairs@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 12:01 PM
>Subject: [Amateur-repairs] In search of the basic test equipment for workbench.
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>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.
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>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.
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>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.
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>Budget is $200-$300 a month, to locate and purchase affordable test equipment.
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>My first instinctive thought is "I need an O'scope!!" and a VOM/VTVM capable of 3kvdc+.
>Any comments and recommendations on these?
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>What other gear would you recommend and in what priority?
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>TJ, K4TFJ
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