Test Measure and Diagnostics

HBombToo
HBombToo Posts: 5,256
edited May 2003 in Electronics
I did not know where to start this so here we are.

My test equipment list is growing.

In my posession:

1 HP204D Oscillator
1 HP 400EL volt meter.

my first test wil be the response, across the band of 10-110Hz, of my SV101 subsonic filter.

If needed I have access to an O-scope, spectrum analyzer, SWR meter and Volt/Ohm meter.

I need a few more tools to complete a damn good bench and I'll get there. Suggestions are welcomed here!;)

HBomb
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2003
    You most definetly need a small refrigerator to plug in NEAR your test bench or testing area, and fill it up with Beer and Gardetto's Snack Mix.

    I have no affiliation with Gardetto's, but cannot say the same about the beer.

    ;)
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited May 2003
    I'm a party animal... You Don't think thats a built in PRIORTY!

    Twin
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2003
    It is probably all that RF you have been exposed to over the years.... :lol:

    OK, I won't add anymore useless knowledge.

    Test equipment...hmmmm....I have no idea. Good luck! :)
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited May 2003
    Just remember Henry, its 'watts continuous', not 'watts rms'.

    ;)

    Cheers,
    Russ
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited May 2003
    agreed!
    :cool:
    Evil Twin
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  • Wade Spradley
    Wade Spradley Posts: 81
    edited May 2003
    Now he needs to add an oscilloscope and a spectrum analyzer. HP makes both, but I would go with fluke for an oscilloscope. Also might need a counter for frequency too.

    Just my two cents
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  • gidrah
    gidrah Posts: 3,049
    edited May 2003
    I think a nice signal generator would be wanted. A little more accurate and more versatile than a test CD.
    Make it Funky! :)
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  • Wade Spradley
    Wade Spradley Posts: 81
    edited May 2003
    If I remember right the 204D is an AC(sinewave) signal Generator that goes up to at least 10MHz. Amplitude should not be more than 5 Vrms, maxed out, if I remember right. I haven't calibrated one in awhile.

    There are others that will give you a square, sine, triangle, and positive/negative pulses if needed. WAVETEK and HP comes to mind should be able to find one. Depends on what/how you use it to induce a signal other than for troubleshooting.

    Since I am only a technician, and not an engineer I can only relate so much.

    Just another two cents.
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited May 2003
    Originally posted by Wade Spradley
    If I remember right the 204D is an AC(sinewave) signal Generator that goes up to at least 10MHz. Amplitude should not be more than 5 Vrms, maxed out, if I remember right. I haven't calibrated one in awhile.

    Wade, Your on it like a Hobo on a Ham Sammitch!

    HBomb
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited May 2003
    Hickok tube tester since you are showing a little retro tendency...
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • gidrah
    gidrah Posts: 3,049
    edited May 2003
    A gainclone for amp reference. In fact build two and send me one.
    Make it Funky! :)
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  • burdette
    burdette Posts: 1,194
    edited May 2003
    Hey H, check the net for used equipment. I just about bought a decent used scope a few years ago, but the "want" factor was much stronger than the "need" factor, so I couldn't justify the investment. I was going to pick up a signal generator as well.. not as much money. I'd also call the local school districts, community colleges, etc, and see what the deal is on their used equipment. The stuff I used in high school wasn't that much different quality than the stuff I used at the Plasma Wave Space Physics Group.

    You can save a load of dough over new. There are electronic-hobby forums just like there are audio forums, with guys buying/selling/collecting all sorts of bench equipment.
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  • wlrandall
    wlrandall Posts: 440
    edited May 2003
    I'll second Burdette.

    www.testequity.com

    Nice selection of used/recon'd equipment of all makes, new stuff as well.

    Tektronics makes some nice scopes and generators also and at a fraction of the price of HP, Agilent, whoever they are this week.

    Wally
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited May 2003
    Originally posted by Tour2ma
    Hickok tube tester since you are showing a little retro tendency...

    Tour, A really close friend and guy I work with has a handfull of these and I talked to him about buying 1 from him... If you need any tubes tested let me know. He is retired Motorola and the King of Tubes!!!



    Mark, A scope is definetly on the need list because I want one ;) not because I need 1 if ya know what I mean.

    Gidrah, you have a link for a gainclone? never heard of 1 before now.

    HBomb
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  • gidrah
    gidrah Posts: 3,049
    edited May 2003
    http://pub134.ezboard.com/ffakeidsfrm1
    Nice DIY forum.

    What happened to the other 10 links I sent you. Maybe my E-mail is having problems Russ won't reply either.

    I snagged a picture of Kurt Chang's gainclone he had at the Midwest Audiofest from AA. I use it for my computer wallpaper.

    I'll probably order one of these kits next week.
    http://www.scott-nixon.com/dac.htm It's at the bottom.
    Make it Funky! :)
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  • burdette
    burdette Posts: 1,194
    edited May 2003
    http://www.testequipmentconnection.com/

    http://www.lehmanscientific.com/

    http://www.tucker.com/java/prod_cats/osc.jsp

    http://www.oscilloscopedepot.com/

    http://www.metricsales.com/oscilloscopes.asp

    http://www.equipmatching.com/classified.php?list_ads=3,48,0,0,0


    Ya gotta love a place called "Oscilloscope Depot"... only on the Internet.. which is where I've also found sites called thebestdishwasher.com, thebestlawnmower.com, etc.

    I found these with a simple "used oscilloscope" search on Google.. after, of course, once again forgetting how to spell oscilloscope. I swear it took me ten years to remember how to spell restaurant.
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  • gidrah
    gidrah Posts: 3,049
    edited May 2003
    7137&f=Kurt_Chang%27s_Gaincard_Amp_Clone.jpg

    Kurt_Chang's_Gaincard_Amp_Clone.jpg
    Make it Funky! :)
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  • Wade Spradley
    Wade Spradley Posts: 81
    edited May 2003
    That looks cool. Now if the artical is out ther could you post the link too.
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