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SAE Mk VI scope tube


Paul Anthony Bigelow
 

Dear James,

You are correct about the "spot killer". While not
readily apparent with the transparent smoke cover in
place, there is a faint residual dot visible with no
signal present with the cover removed.

Consequently, there is the faintest of burn marks
on the scope tube, however it isn't bad -- just a
slight discoloration really and quite small (but
could, of course, get worse with time). With the
smoke cover in place it is barely perceptible -- I
have to really look for it.

Thank you for the suggestion about ATI. Gale will
be contacted concerning the knob and the poteniometer.

Upon first inspection, I thought the scope adjustment
knobs were black plastic with a set screw. WRONG --
even those knobs are machined and black anodized.

Really impressive.

Best regards,

Paul Bigelow


James Bongiorno
 

Dear Paul,
SAE did go all out with the VIB to the best of their ability. The tuner
really was a beautiful piece. As I've stated on these pages before, I myself
am looking for one as many years ago, I did a very stupid thing when I got
rid of mine.
Regarding the adjustment of the spot killer, It should be TOTALLY off,
meaning when there is no signal, there should NOT even be a feint risidual
spot. This is very important to prolong the life of the tube. Actually, the
two adjustments interact that is the inensity and the spot killer.
James Bongiorno

Paul Anthony Bigelow wrote:

Dear James,

You are correct about the "spot killer". While not
readily apparent with the transparent smoke cover in
place, there is a faint residual dot visible with no
signal present with the cover removed.

Consequently, there is the faintest of burn marks
on the scope tube, however it isn't bad -- just a
slight discoloration really and quite small (but
could, of course, get worse with time). With the
smoke cover in place it is barely perceptible -- I
have to really look for it.

Thank you for the suggestion about ATI. Gale will
be contacted concerning the knob and the poteniometer.

Upon first inspection, I thought the scope adjustment
knobs were black plastic with a set screw. WRONG --
even those knobs are machined and black anodized.

Really impressive.

Best regards,

Paul Bigelow

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