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Is Chuck Harris still on this group?
Hi Morris;Might you be talking about Leon? Chatted with him on FB, earlier. As to your question: Chuck had another 'disagreement' with the moderator and hasn't been heard of, here, since, as fat as I
Hi Morris;Might you be talking about Leon? Chatted with him on FB, earlier. As to your question: Chuck had another 'disagreement' with the moderator and hasn't been heard of, here, since, as fat as I
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556 advertised on Facebook
Hi Jeff;Those of us who have been around for a while longer than FB groups know only too well that THIS group holds the brain trust!Still, the visual-based interaction on the FB group was enjoyable, t
Hi Jeff;Those of us who have been around for a while longer than FB groups know only too well that THIS group holds the brain trust!Still, the visual-based interaction on the FB group was enjoyable, t
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556 advertised on Facebook
Yup - the deadbeat piece of shit group owner made the group private and kicked me to the curb after I spent 2 yrs as the senior admin, building the group to over 2k members.Bernie Schroder
Yup - the deadbeat piece of shit group owner made the group private and kicked me to the curb after I spent 2 yrs as the senior admin, building the group to over 2k members.Bernie Schroder
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549 storage does not work
My 549 has a lot of background noise in the stored display so I'm going to tweak it up some.Haven't found the time, so far.Not sure how this helps, except to say mine is open, at the moment...Bernd Sc
My 549 has a lot of background noise in the stored display so I'm going to tweak it up some.Haven't found the time, so far.Not sure how this helps, except to say mine is open, at the moment...Bernd Sc
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Repair of Set Screw Attachment for Tek-made VAR Pots
Nice! Been looking for a fix for the 1A4.Wouldn't mind getting some.Bernd Schroder
Nice! Been looking for a fix for the 1A4.Wouldn't mind getting some.Bernd Schroder
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547 HV Transformer: Bill Schell rewind failed
I do hope you are able to add 561/4B, 549 and 556, at some point...B
I do hope you are able to add 561/4B, 549 and 556, at some point...B
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547 HV Transformer: Bill Schell rewind failed
Chuck;Am pleased to see that your ambitious undertaking is coming to fruition.I know that many Tek owners, who weren't so fortunate as to be able to keep their scopes working, are eagerly awaiting the
Chuck;Am pleased to see that your ambitious undertaking is coming to fruition.I know that many Tek owners, who weren't so fortunate as to be able to keep their scopes working, are eagerly awaiting the
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547 HV Transformer: Bill Schell rewind failed
My memory certainly hasn't improved with age.Not much else seems to have, either...But, the beeswax thing I'd be willing to put money on - fwiw. Incidentally, I still have not installed the 2nd wax xf
My memory certainly hasn't improved with age.Not much else seems to have, either...But, the beeswax thing I'd be willing to put money on - fwiw. Incidentally, I still have not installed the 2nd wax xf
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547 HV Transformer: Bill Schell rewind failed
Hi Chuck;Assumed scatter because of the larger size of Schell rewinds.It has been a looong time, but I think I'd remember if he'd said anything about epoxy...B
Hi Chuck;Assumed scatter because of the larger size of Schell rewinds.It has been a looong time, but I think I'd remember if he'd said anything about epoxy...B
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547 HV Transformer: Bill Schell rewind failed
Talked to Bill Schell a couple of decades ago about taking over and buying his setup from him.Instead, I ended up contributing what I had learned to Chuck Harris' efforts.My recollection is that Bill
Talked to Bill Schell a couple of decades ago about taking over and buying his setup from him.Instead, I ended up contributing what I had learned to Chuck Harris' efforts.My recollection is that Bill
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What years were tunnel diodes designed into Tek instruments?
https://w140.com/tekwiki/wiki/Tunnel_diodes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunnel_diode In the 540 series the 547 (1964) was the first scope designed with TDs.Retrofits were made to the 585/A (time bas
https://w140.com/tekwiki/wiki/Tunnel_diodes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunnel_diode In the 540 series the 547 (1964) was the first scope designed with TDs.Retrofits were made to the 585/A (time bas
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Quick question 564B
Have 561A/Bs and 565 in service and consider them a favorite for general bench work.Had one bad 565 (bad filament winding - my 1st Tek scope) but now own two that work.GREAT scopes, very reliable. The
Have 561A/Bs and 565 in service and consider them a favorite for general bench work.Had one bad 565 (bad filament winding - my 1st Tek scope) but now own two that work.GREAT scopes, very reliable. The
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WTB: 3B4 plug in for RTTY
Look at 2B67; hor in without tunnel diode triggering and often available for nothing.The 3B4 is much more rare and my personal favorite, but may be overkill for your application.
Look at 2B67; hor in without tunnel diode triggering and often available for nothing.The 3B4 is much more rare and my personal favorite, but may be overkill for your application.
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WTB: 3B4 plug in for RTTY
That could be problematic; the hor input isn't cal'd and it probably won't match the vertical plugin's impedance or gain. For symmetrical x/y displays of equal bw you will likely need 2 identical vert
That could be problematic; the hor input isn't cal'd and it probably won't match the vertical plugin's impedance or gain. For symmetrical x/y displays of equal bw you will likely need 2 identical vert
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WTB: 3B4 plug in for RTTY
why not use another vertical plug-in for external hor input?
why not use another vertical plug-in for external hor input?
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475 - Looking for A4 board/#38 switch assembly
Thank you - I expect to find exactly the same condition, here.
Thank you - I expect to find exactly the same condition, here.
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475 - Looking for A4 board/#38 switch assembly
Looking for A4 board/#38 switch assembly!!My 'new' 475 is suffering from stuck vertical mode switches. CH1 and CH2 buttons are depressed and will not de-latch.ALT, ADD, CHOP buttons are out and will n
Looking for A4 board/#38 switch assembly!!My 'new' 475 is suffering from stuck vertical mode switches. CH1 and CH2 buttons are depressed and will not de-latch.ALT, ADD, CHOP buttons are out and will n
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So long...
Nothing is forever, and, I used to enjoy this group more in the past, myself.Though I am no fan of Facebook, I do enjoy our "Old Tekscopes" group, there.The visual interface is a nice alternative and
Nothing is forever, and, I used to enjoy this group more in the past, myself.Though I am no fan of Facebook, I do enjoy our "Old Tekscopes" group, there.The visual interface is a nice alternative and
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561B Recapping
If it aint broke don't fix it!!!Running several 561As & 565 in original condition with NO issues.That is the norm for 500 series gear.Bernie Schroder
If it aint broke don't fix it!!!Running several 561As & 565 in original condition with NO issues.That is the norm for 500 series gear.Bernie Schroder
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tek 555CRT
Its been a few years since I worked on a 555 so my memory is spotty. The -150 rail is the one all others reference - it must be spot-on and NOT sag under full load with low line voltage; see service m
Its been a few years since I worked on a 555 so my memory is spotty. The -150 rail is the one all others reference - it must be spot-on and NOT sag under full load with low line voltage; see service m
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