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BASIC TEST EQUIPMENT. What do I need?
Texasrocker
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08-17-2007, 11:23 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
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BASIC TEST EQUIPMENT. What do I need? - by BOB C. - 08-17-2007, 06:35 PM
[No subject] - by Texasrocker - 08-17-2007, 11:23 PM
[No subject] - by calmark - 08-18-2007, 07:37 AM
Equipment needs - by AI2V - 08-18-2007, 08:28 AM
[No subject] - by Ron Ramirez - 08-18-2007, 08:49 AM
[No subject] - by BOB C. - 08-31-2007, 07:07 PM
[No subject] - by signaltracer - 09-01-2007, 06:27 PM
[No subject] - by DeckApe - 08-25-2008, 01:02 PM
[No subject] - by phly guy - 08-25-2008, 05:52 PM
[No subject] - by Alan Douglas - 08-25-2008, 09:44 PM
[No subject] - by DeckApe - 08-26-2008, 12:20 PM



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