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Philco Radio Tube Analyzer
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07-13-2019, 01:39 PM
I have an old tube tester and was trying to find some information on it.

It is a - Philco Radio Tube Analyzer Radiotechnic Laboratory Evanston, Illinois - Model R Series B.

I was surprised to find the only photo or information I could find on the internet that was close to the one I have is on this link,

https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/1...b948999c6#

but this picture is only the very top of the tube tester. (It looks like the top is all that was left of this one and someone mounted it on a board and sold it.)

I don't know if anyone would be interested in it, or would have the time to point me the right direction to find someone else who might be. I would appreciate it.

Thank you.

Dave

   

   
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07-13-2019, 07:24 PM
You might try giving Steve Johnson a note: https://stevenjohnson.com/testers-misc.htm
He has a lot of info on old test equipment.

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12-13-2021, 07:28 PM
Hi Dave.  Did you ever find out more about your tube tester?  I found one of my own and information on it seems pretty scarce.    
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12-13-2021, 07:43 PM
Almost looks like something out of an old Penny Arcade. Neat!
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12-13-2021, 08:14 PM
Hello Dave,
Wow that is a really cool find !
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12-13-2021, 08:27 PM
Neat old tester. Now, to find the settings chart to go with it ! Someone must have one somewhere. Folks, if you have one, let these guys know ! Or, ask on Antique Radio Forum
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10-19-2023, 08:50 AM
Hey Folks - I just acquired the portable version of this. If I am lucky enough to find more info on this, I will post it here. -- Andy


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10-19-2023, 11:04 AM
Although I have manuals and service information for a fair amount of Philco test equipment that appears to predate everything for which I have information.
Dale H. Cook, GR/HP/Tek Collector, Roanoke/Lynchburg, VA
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07-18-2024, 01:27 PM
Bought this from a guy who was tearing down an old barn. The only other one I’ve seen was on here.                                                 


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07-18-2024, 05:05 PM
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