08-17-2007, 10:23 PM
Hello Bob, by all means, the basic vintage-radio repair bench needs a few basics!! If all test-equip is in good working condition, go for the sig-generator, sig-tracer, and the variac!! All 3 are required for this hobby!! Also, if you see a good ol analog Simpson voltmeter, especially a model 260 in the sale, pick that up as well!! All the above test-equip mentioned will provide you the necessary equip to fully enjoy the vintage radio electronic-restorations hobby indeed!! Just make sure ALL the test equip is in fine working conditions, and you will be set for a fine workbench!!! Also, if you can find a "isolation-transformer", those can keep you safe from accidental workbench hi-voltage accidents on the AC/DC live chassis restorations on radios that dont have a AC transformer on the chassis. Randal
