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Old 13th Nov 2007, 7:40 pm   #15
yestertech
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Default Re: Test equipment for valve radio repair

Looking back to when I just had a DMM, I would say go for an analogue meter for sure. AVO's can be had at resonable prices.

As for other items which I now wonder how I did without :
SIG GEN - GET ONE ! I really wonder how I managed before, especially when a nice FM set arrives and you need to align.
PEAK ATLAS LCR meter - Not expensive and VERY useful when you have dodgy mica caps to contend with ( thanks Ferranti ! )
Hi voltage PSU - Dead useful for reforming caps, powering up AC sets without the rectifier in, and other valve experiments. Bit of 'nice to have' but if it saves a few hours, it goes in the workshop !

Not strictly TEST GEAR , but...
Extra Hand Tools : These make any job easier and are worth their weight in gold !

One handed automatic strippers.
Bench magnifier/light
Nut holder
BA sockets/nutspinners
Screw starter
set of needle files

If you have to pick just one ( sounding like desert island discs !)
Go for the SIG GEN. You'll really wonder how you managed without ....
Andy
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