[criageek]

Thanks for the tube info guys.  Before I buy any more tubes I'm looking to pick up a tube tester.  Just called a guy that has a couple listed on Craig's List.  Hopefully he calls me back soon with some good news  ;)

I need recommendations for doing the FM alignment.  It's been many years since I did any of this so I'm basically re-learning.  I believe I can do the IF section with the B&K E-200D.  I just need to inject the modulated (AM) 9.1MHz into the grid of the 6BA6 1st IF amp, right?  But then to tune the front end I assume I need a signal generator that will produce an FM signal.  If that's the case, what should I look for?  I've found nothing new that is reasonably priced so I've looked at older units.  I've seen recommendations for the Sencore SG-165 and I've been looking at a couple of HP 8640B's on eBay.  Having worked in a test equipment cal & repair lab I know the HP is a really nice unit.  If I'm going to stay in this hobby long term I'd have no problem plopping down $200 - $300 for one if it's something I really need.

What's the prevailing opinion?

Thanks,
Rich