Re: LCR Meters?

Rick W4XA

Your other choice instead of a "crappy" meter is a good one.

I chose the B&K Precision 880

It was more money but if you get a cheap meter, you get cheap performance.

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73/Rick

W4XA
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Re: Selling Complete Drake Novice Station

#77661

Joe,?

I understand that, but at the present time I am still using this equipment, which is why I am waiting for one or more serious inquiries before I disassemble everything, which can be a major PIA.?

Re: Selling Complete Drake Novice Station

#77660

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Dave, ?it would be a good idea to takes images of the equipment, inside and out, and post them here to the group.? You can actually insert them into your message or attach them.? I have no restrictions on the posting? or attaching images here in Drake-Radio.

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73

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Joe W7RKN

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of David KE6YX via groups.io
Subject: [DRAKE-RADIO] Selling Complete Drake Novice Station

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I am selling my Drake Novice Station which is complete with a Drake 2NT transmitter, R2C receiver with xtal calibrator, all original band xtals, and a Johnson 122 VFO. All 3 have been gone through, recapped, & aligned. All tubes checked, and weak tubes replaced with new. Package includes all interconnecting cables, and factory manuals for the 2NT & R2C, and reprint manual for the VFO.?

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Re: LCR Meters?

#77659

On 2024-05-13 11:55, Paul Christensen wrote:
I like this model that measures between 100 Hz and 100 kHz:
*** I second the recommendation for the DER EE.  Fabulous instrument.

            - Jerry, KF6VB

About $125 USD with input interface modules, a bit more for the full
kit with case.
Paul, w9AC
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of DavidC KD4E
Sent: Monday, May 13, 2024 2:45 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [DRAKE-RADIO] LCR Meters?
Temu has one for $20. USD.
On 5/13/24 14:38, Lyndon VE7TFX wrote:
My crappy handheld LCR meter has packed it in, right in the middle of
the antenna tuner project.  I did some searching over the weekend and
was floored at the prices people want for these things.
The "cheap" Chinese generics have US$600+ prices for something that
measures at 100KHz.  That's just insane!  I was expecting to see some
used HP meters selling for a couple of hundred bucks.  Dream on ... !
Is this really the state of reality?  Or am I looking for LCR in all
the wrong places ... ?
It would be nice to get the 6m tuner completed so I can get the
TR-6 on the air, but that's going to be tricky if I can't measure coil
inductance.
--lyndon

Re: LCR Meters?

#77658

Look for the cheap Chinese "component testers" on eBay and the usual offshore Amazon clones. I have two slightly different models and they work well. Not lab grade equipment but for 20 bucks you get a lot.

73

-Jim
NU0C

On Mon, 13 May 2024 11:38:42 -0700
"Lyndon VE7TFX via groups.io" <lyndon@...> wrote:

My crappy handheld LCR meter has packed it in, right in the middle
of the antenna tuner project.  I did some searching over the weekend
and was floored at the prices people want for these things.

The "cheap" Chinese generics have US$600+ prices for something that
measures at 100KHz.  That's just insane!  I was expecting to see
some used HP meters selling for a couple of hundred bucks.  Dream
on ... !

Is this really the state of reality?  Or am I looking for LCR in
all the wrong places ... ?

It would be nice to get the 6m tuner completed so I can get the
TR-6 on the air, but that's going to be tricky if I can't measure
coil inductance.

--lyndon

Re: LCR Meters?

#77657

I like this model that measures between 100 Hz and 100 kHz:

About $125 USD with input interface modules, a bit more for the full kit with case.

Paul, w9AC

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-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of DavidC KD4E
Sent: Monday, May 13, 2024 2:45 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [DRAKE-RADIO] LCR Meters?

Temu has one for $20. USD.

On 5/13/24 14:38, Lyndon VE7TFX wrote:
My crappy handheld LCR meter has packed it in, right in the middle of 
the antenna tuner project.  I did some searching over the weekend and 
was floored at the prices people want for these things.

The "cheap" Chinese generics have US$600+ prices for something that 
measures at 100KHz.  That's just insane!  I was expecting to see some 
used HP meters selling for a couple of hundred bucks.  Dream on ... !

Is this really the state of reality?  Or am I looking for LCR in all 
the wrong places ... ?

It would be nice to get the 6m tuner completed so I can get the
TR-6 on the air, but that's going to be tricky if I can't measure coil 
inductance.

--lyndon

Re: LCR Meters?

#77656

Temu has one for $20. USD.

Show quoted text

On 5/13/24 14:38, Lyndon VE7TFX wrote:
My crappy handheld LCR meter has packed it in, right in the middle
of the antenna tuner project.  I did some searching over the weekend
and was floored at the prices people want for these things.

The "cheap" Chinese generics have US$600+ prices for something that
measures at 100KHz.  That's just insane!  I was expecting to see
some used HP meters selling for a couple of hundred bucks.  Dream
on ... !

Is this really the state of reality?  Or am I looking for LCR in
all the wrong places ... ?

It would be nice to get the 6m tuner completed so I can get the
TR-6 on the air, but that's going to be tricky if I can't measure
coil inductance.

--lyndon

LCR Meters?

Lyndon VE7TFX

#77655

My crappy handheld LCR meter has packed it in, right in the middle
of the antenna tuner project.  I did some searching over the weekend
and was floored at the prices people want for these things.

The "cheap" Chinese generics have US$600+ prices for something that
measures at 100KHz.  That's just insane!  I was expecting to see
some used HP meters selling for a couple of hundred bucks.  Dream
on ... !

Is this really the state of reality?  Or am I looking for LCR in
all the wrong places ... ?

It would be nice to get the 6m tuner completed so I can get the
TR-6 on the air, but that's going to be tricky if I can't measure
coil inductance.

--lyndon

Selling Complete Drake Novice Station

#77654

I am selling my Drake Novice Station which is complete with a Drake 2NT transmitter, R2C receiver with xtal calibrator, all original band xtals, and a Johnson 122 VFO. All 3 have been gone through, recapped, & aligned. All tubes checked, and weak tubes replaced with new. Package includes all interconnecting cables, and factory manuals for the 2NT & R2C, and reprint manual for the VFO.?

This station? operates very well, and while the transmitter will put out full rated power, I never exceed the novice 75w input as indicated by the red line in the meter. Everything you need to put it on the air is there with the exception of your key, speaker & antenna. It's essentially a plug and play station.?

If I were to nit pick, there is a tiny bit of noise when adjusting the volume control near the bottom of the range which goes away when you stop turning it. Probably could use a shot of deoxit.?

My only reason for selling is because I'm in my mid 80's, and I'm trying not to leave technical stuff? for my family to sort out.?

I am asking $580.00 for all 3 units, and prefer local pickup in Oakland CA, but I am willing to pack everything at my expense with the buyer paying actual shipping costs with his choice of carrier. If I ship it, please use PayPal + fees. No warranty or returns, but you will not be disappointed. This is a fun rig to operate and I always receive excellent signal reports.?

I am good on QRZ where you can view my station, and I welcome any serious inquiries.?

David Cuttler KE6YX?