Thread Rating:
  • 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Recapped My Predicta Tandem, I don't know what to do
#58

You really don't need the latest and greatest scope, but it should be modern enough that you don't have another restoration project before you can use it properly. I would suggest at least 20 Mhz bandwidth for typical troubleshooting.

Personally, I am partial to the Tektronix scopes built in the 70's and 80's. They are new enough not to need major restoration, yet sometimes can be gotten for less than $100 in good working condition.

The test probes for modern scopes typically have a BNC coax connector to plug into the scope. Some are available with 10X attenuators to look at higher voltage signals without loading down the circuits under test. Inexpensive ones are available for less than $10 on ebay.

I don't know what sort of scopes you are seeing on Facebook, but you might post pictures of a few so we can see what is available to you locally. The seller should be able to show you that it is operational and can produce a sharp clean trace or waveform before you consider buying.


Messages In This Thread
RE: Recapped My Predicta Tandem, I don't know what to do - by Mondial - 01-19-2022, 05:04 PM



Users browsing this thread: 28 Guest(s)
[-]
Recent Posts
Help identifying
Welcome to the Phorum! With the cabinet being custom it makes it harder to be certain about the radio and phono model...klondike98 — 09:11 PM
Using a loop on a long wire 60B
There's also many DIY loop antenna options on YouTube your son may want to check out. Some are quite decorative and can ...RodB — 03:36 PM
Using a loop on a long wire 60B
It could be hit or miss getting a salvaged loop to resonate for the desired station and it will require some sort packag...Chas — 02:50 PM
Using a loop on a long wire 60B
I searched but couldn't find an exact answer.  I'm giving my son my 60B that I electrically restored some 8 years ago (I...JohnCT — 12:49 PM
38-10T chassis Restoration begins
Hello Mr Fixr, years ago I had to wash two vcrs one was used by the school disctrict and the other was a family who had...radiorich — 10:53 AM
38-10T chassis Restoration begins
My dad's manager took the NRI course many years ago and gave me his course booklets. One of the course lessons was on r...MrFixr55 — 10:20 AM
Philco 38-2 Low Volume
I have done the RF and magnetic tuning alignment. The magnetic tuning really does its job quite well. Had to do three tr...dconant — 08:41 AM
38-10T chassis Restoration begins
Hello Dan, Very cool !! morzh , I have seen people put computers and other items in the dish washer ! Sincerely Ri...radiorich — 11:26 PM
38-10T chassis Restoration begins
Arran I also washed tuning caps in dishwasher and in soap water without having removed the micas. Upon drying, it wa...morzh — 02:00 PM
38-10T chassis Restoration begins
Hi Richard, I used to build houses and we used a lot of those gold flake counter tops. We even used gold flake ceramic t...dconant — 11:11 AM

[-]
Who's Online
There are currently 2533 online users. [Complete List]
» 1 Member(s) | 2532 Guest(s)
Avatar

>