Steve,
Thanks for the comments. I was sure it was not worth a whole lot so I
appreciate your perspective. Yes, I do have room for it. And, like you
say, if I don't have to pay too much to repair it, it would be a good unit
to keep. I have a great, free source of tubes, so that won't be an issue.
It is just lifting it up on the priority list. Maybe this discussion will
move it up a bit. Now that I know the correct model and have the manual,
it looks more doable.
Thanks to all for the replies.
Best Regards,
Dennis, N8ERF
On Fri, Dec 21, 2012 at 10:05 AM, Steve Vineyard <willltinker@...>wrote:
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HP 608D's are good units, just big. If you are going to use it and
space is not a problem, by all means fix it if you do not have to spend
too much.
But keep in mind the market for these is very slow and they do not bring
much anymore. Most people don't have the space and newer smaller design
seem to have pushed them aside. Not that they are any better, just smaller.
I have one I keep for a back up, but use the two HP8656A's I have most
of the time (smaller, easier to setup, little warm up time). I think I
gave only $75 for mine several years ago. Not sure it would bring that now.
At least that is what the market looks like in my world.
Hope this helps.
Steve, KJ5RV
Dennis Klipa wrote:
Richard and Dave,
Thanks for the leads. I did find that it is the HP 608D with the crystal
calibrator option. I also found a photo of a 608D without the crystal
calibrator.
I am still looking for someone who might repair these
things, notwithstanding the question of whether it is worth the expense.
Best Regards,
Dennis, N8ERF
On Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 2:58 PM, Richard Knoppow <dickburk@...
wrote:
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Dennis" <klipadk@...>
To: <hp_agilent_equipment@...>
Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2012 7:24 AM
Subject: [hp_agilent_equipment] HP-608A Repair
I have a 608A that is in need of some repair. Actually, I
am not sure which "letter" it is as the label with model
and serial number is missing. The unit does work, but the
wave form is not very good in some ranges and there are a
few other issues. Is there anyone out there who
refurbishes these units. A few years ago, I found a place
on the web in Washington State, I think, that refurbished
them, but I can't find it now.
I have been telling myself that I would do it myself but I
just can't seem to get it up on the priority list. I did
search the archives but didn't find anything helpful.
There might be something but nothing popped up in my
search. Any help would be appreciated.
Best Regards,
Dennis, N8ERF
Check the -hp- archive site, there are old catalogues
at:
Also see:
where there are many photographs of older equipment and may
help to identify it.
The 608 series is shown at:
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Richard Knoppow
Los Angeles
WB6KBL
dickburk@...
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