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Re: Paper Used in Older Tek Manuals
Why would one want multiple paper copies of a manual? I copy pages (mostly schematics) when I want to annotate them while troubleshooting, but I have eight file cabinet drawers of manuals. Having
By Dave Daniel · #184873 ·
Re: Paper Used in Older Tek Manuals
Remove the comb and put it in a 3 ring binder? I've seen manuals from other manufacturers where they show a picture of what the manual will look like but when you get it it's actually in a 3 ring
By Vince Vielhaber · #184872 ·
Re: Paper Used in Older Tek Manuals
Also, a number of my Tek manuals, including the one that I just printed out from a PDF, were punched for both comb binding and three ring binding. Most of the manuals that I have with three-ring holes
By Jeff Dutky · #184871 ·
Re: Paper Used in Older Tek Manuals
I have no argument with what you're trying. Go for it!
By rick · #184870 ·
TDS540 Capacitor List
Hi Folks, Has anyone compiled a list of the electrolytic caps for the TDS540? I¡¯d rather not pull mine apart until I have the parts in hand. Thanks, Stefan
By Stefan · #184869 ·
Re: Couple of 576s available on allsurplus auction
Hi Paul, I didn¡¯t bid, but I sure did consider going over to Tuscaloosa to get those three 575 at $10 each. :-) FWIW, I see yet another 576 up there now - this one is in Vegas. Ends tomorrow
By Keith · #184868 ·
Re: SG503 question
I have worked on several SG503;s and a common problem causing dropouts is failed solder joints on the range switch to he board that is right-angle to the main board. But re-doing these requires
By Bob Haas · #184867 ·
Re: 5642 rectifier tubes in a Tek 535: Replace or swap for silicone?
Dom, I have used 2CL2H diodes to replace 5642s. The are higher rating than some others that can be used. I got mine off fleabay. If you replace some of the 5642s, the Si diodes would be in the cathode
By Mark Vincent · #184866 ·
Re: Couple of 576s available on allsurplus auction
Did anyone here get that? The total ending price (with buyers premium) turned out to be $406.43, which was a really great deal. -- Paul Amaranth, GCIH | Manchester MI, USA Aurora Group of Michigan,
By Paul Amaranth · #184865 ·
Re: WTB: Case ring for 466
I've used (successfully) the tek 335 and 305 feet. Note Jeff has a direct site too, pricing may be bit better: search - www.n0dy.com Ben
By benx618(g) · #184864 ·
Re: 5642 rectifier tubes in a Tek 535: Replace or swap for silicone?
Dominic: How about the following as a possible source: http://electrontubestore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2480 (10) diodes for under US$12.00. Claimed to be equivalent to Tek
By Mike Dinolfo · #184863 ·
Re: 5642 rectifier tubes in a Tek 535: Replace or swap for silicone?
Photos attached for reference: /g/TekScopes/album?id=266461 From the looks of it- five new 5642 tubes will cost me $40 USD including postage, whereas five NTE-518 diodes will be
By Dominic O'Kelly · #184862 ·
5642 rectifier tubes in a Tek 535: Replace or swap for silicone?
Hi Everyone, My name's Dom- long time listener first time caller. I've visited Groups.io a few times after searching for old Tek scope info- So I'm glad to finally be interaction with you all! I have
By Dominic O'Kelly · #184861 ·
Re: Paper Used in Older Tek Manuals
Completely (or almost) off-topic, but 20 years ago there was someone in my neighborhood disposing of a duplicator press (a cheap version of an offset press this is constructed with less precision and
By Jeff Dutky · #184860 ·
Re: SG503 question
Jeff, Zen, Thanks for your replies. Theres no real issue with the things being ¡°within spec¡±. Tek stuff does that! I recently repaired the display on a 1502A that had been sitting at work for 5
By romeo987 · #184859 ·
Re: Paper Used in Older Tek Manuals
Greetings, I too agree with wanting to make a quality job of it. I confess I also have a background in offset printer and bindery. I have two Ibico comb punches, a paper drill and a corner rounder.
By ken chalfant · #184858 ·
Re: Paper Used in Older Tek Manuals
Jeff, Nothing wrong with doing a good job. My late wife worked in a bindery, where they built Courthouse record books from scratch. The skill, precision and quality of materials that it takes to build
By Michael W. Lynch · #184857 ·
Re: WTB: Case ring for 466
I have used Jeff's feet and can vouch for the quality of the 3D printing. -- Michael Lynch Dardanelle, AR
By Michael W. Lynch · #184856 ·
Re: Paper Used in Older Tek Manuals
rick, maybe I am a little OCD about this, but I also once worked in a print shop as a typesetter, back when such things were still things. Producing good looking printed and bound materials still
By Jeff Dutky · #184855 ·
Re: WTB: Case ring for 466
I will add my endorsement here as well. I recently bought four sets from Jeff (our own Jeff Davis). They are excellent, 3D-printed replacements. Cheers, Tom -- Prof. Thomas H. Lee Allen Ctr., Rm. 205
By Tom Lee · #184854 ·