04-08-2011, 08:11 PM
Hi All,
I'm appreciative of ALL types of test equipment whether it be from the UK, US, German etc etc. Some of the American test gear that has been shown on here is in the order of 70+ years old, looks asthetically pleasing and works well for its age.
The great majority of this test equipment was considered to precision and cutting edge for it day but reallistically by todays modern standards of electronics it could be considered 'junk'. However, this is (unless it suddenly changed) a forum for vintage gear (the clue is the forum title) and therefore, all electronic equipment, whether we as individuals like the equipment or not, need to appreciate that some has taken time and trouble by some of forum colleagues to getting it working again and appreciates its 'worth' to them.
I am sure that in the early sixties when some 'cheaper' transistor equipment appeared, this old gear disappeared by the skipful so this old equipment, especially in wooden boxes is becoming increasing difficult to find and I would think, will start to command high prices (just look at Avo valve testers for example or Sprague Cap Analyzers from the US!!!).
On a personal level I have now stopped collecting any more radios (well for the time being!!) and have commenced collecting test gear. I must admit that the Aerovox 75 that I recently bought is extremely well constructed and probably cost a small fortune in its day. It has one advantage (as with the Hunts CRB tester too here) that it can put a working load on the cap whilst under test which make it very useful for valve radio repairs. Perhaps this is the real point here, using the right test gear for our radio (and other valve equipment) repairs makes me appreciated this old test gear even more and gets a job done during the repair phase.
Isn't this what are all like doing or why are we forum members and adding posts about our 'finds' and acheivments.
Its great to have a blend of old and new, British and 'foreign' to keep out hobby alive!
Lets stop adding negative comments to what our forum colleagues like and want to collect - positive comments or if we can't do that then what I shall do now I've had my rant - 'shut up'!
Regards
Rob
I'm appreciative of ALL types of test equipment whether it be from the UK, US, German etc etc. Some of the American test gear that has been shown on here is in the order of 70+ years old, looks asthetically pleasing and works well for its age.
The great majority of this test equipment was considered to precision and cutting edge for it day but reallistically by todays modern standards of electronics it could be considered 'junk'. However, this is (unless it suddenly changed) a forum for vintage gear (the clue is the forum title) and therefore, all electronic equipment, whether we as individuals like the equipment or not, need to appreciate that some has taken time and trouble by some of forum colleagues to getting it working again and appreciates its 'worth' to them.
I am sure that in the early sixties when some 'cheaper' transistor equipment appeared, this old gear disappeared by the skipful so this old equipment, especially in wooden boxes is becoming increasing difficult to find and I would think, will start to command high prices (just look at Avo valve testers for example or Sprague Cap Analyzers from the US!!!).
On a personal level I have now stopped collecting any more radios (well for the time being!!) and have commenced collecting test gear. I must admit that the Aerovox 75 that I recently bought is extremely well constructed and probably cost a small fortune in its day. It has one advantage (as with the Hunts CRB tester too here) that it can put a working load on the cap whilst under test which make it very useful for valve radio repairs. Perhaps this is the real point here, using the right test gear for our radio (and other valve equipment) repairs makes me appreciated this old test gear even more and gets a job done during the repair phase.
Isn't this what are all like doing or why are we forum members and adding posts about our 'finds' and acheivments.
Its great to have a blend of old and new, British and 'foreign' to keep out hobby alive!
Lets stop adding negative comments to what our forum colleagues like and want to collect - positive comments or if we can't do that then what I shall do now I've had my rant - 'shut up'!
Regards
Rob
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