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Re: Yet another 465B restoration question
Always good to check the voltages rails first which I see you did. But I would still be interested in figuring out why that 5V rail is so out of spec (should be 5 +-0.075V). Also, I would check the
By Frank Mashockie · #203514 ·
FS: Tek 453, and a few other items, near Madison, WI, USA
An acquaintance near here says he has some Tektronix gear that used to belong to his deceased father, who formerly worked for Burroughs. He sent me some photos of what he could get to easily, but that
By Jim Adney · #203513 ·
Yet another 465B restoration question
First Post! Not seeing much by the way of editing tools for posts so I'll do my best. Test equipment: Hantek DSO2C15 oscilloscope Tektronix 2465A oscilloscope Fluke 87 V
By Don - AC2EV <dkiser100@...> · #203512 ·
Tek575 Serial No: 100082 Guernsey Ltd HV Transformer ?
I took a shoot in the dark an bought a non working 576 from a local classified section (something fell on top of it and cracked the aluminum bezel and sheered of a couple of the knobs on
By sitzstange_schaedel0y@... · #203511 ·
Re: Dennis Tillman - Update
I am glad to read that Dennis is doing well. I hope he has a great and speedy recovery. It would have been nice if there'd been a Tektronix 576 in the operating room. Dennis could've given them
By n4buq · #203510 ·
Dennis Tillman - Update
From John with permission, personal friend of Dennis... Just got a call from Dennis. He sounds very good. On Saturday, Feb 10, they put in only one stent, the second being unnecessary. The one
By Ferrous Steinka · #203509 ·
Re: Walter Shawlee obituary in the NY Times
It was amusing that the movie shows NASA engineers checking /sums of numbers /with their slide rules. The old-timers in the theater groaned quietly but audibly. -- Prof. Thomas H. Lee Allen Ctr.,
By Tom Lee · #203508 ·
Re: 2465B Probe Compensation Output
The probe compensation signal (referred to as the calibrator in the service manual) is different than most other scopes as Jon notes. It will produce a 5 cycle square wave on any sweep rate set
By Frank Mashockie · #203507 ·
Re: Walter Shawlee obituary in the NY Times
Jim, There actually were slide rules designed for particular specialties and occupations. A company called Hemmi (Japanese, and still around) made all manner of specialist slide rules. I believe they
By stevenhorii · #203506 ·
Re: Extender Cables for TM500/5000 series - Alternatives?
I don't know if he's on this group or not, but I don't think he'd mind. If that doesn't work out, I have 2 that you could probably borrow for postage. Eric
By Eric Garner · #203505 ·
Re: Extender Cables for TM500/5000 series - Alternatives?
Thanks a lot for the tip Eric! Is he in this group? Sorry I'm relatively new to this group and I know it has a ton of members. Do you think he would mind me emailing him? I've been looking for
By Frank Mashockie · #203504 ·
Re: Extender Cables for TM500/5000 series - Alternatives?
I got a set of TM500/5000 cable-based extenders from Dan Meeks ( dan.meeks222@...) as a kit not sure if he has any left, but it might be worth contacting him. Eric
By Eric Garner · #203503 ·
Re: 2465B Probe Compensation Output
Winn BRAVO Great scope.... Check the SN, get servie manual and see the notes on A5 SMD cap leakage and NVRAM battery and replacement. the PROBE CMP of 2465B is proportional to the sweep rate.
By Jean-Paul · #203502 ·
Re: Important notice
By freemail8877 · #203500 ·
Re: 2465B Probe Compensation Output
This is just a guess, but how long was the earth connection for the probe? Not using a short earth lead is a classic cause of ringing. Cheers, David
By David C. Partridge · #203499 ·
2465B Probe Compensation Output
I have a new to me Tek 2465B - a dream come true. As I was putting the scope through the paces, I discovered that the probe compensation output signal shows pretty significant ringing at time bases
By Wm. Davis · #203498 ·
Re: Tek 2445B and 2465B power supply recap and Dallas NVRAM replacements?
Just use Ramtron FM1608 as pin-compatible replacement for DS.... it works.
By [email protected] · #203497 ·
Re: Walter Shawlee obituary in the NY Times
I too thought the article was quite wonderful....and re slide rules. Walter and I talked about them a bit. great guy and sorely missed..i still use my 6 in slide rules ....my 18 in is bamboo and
By Ren¨¦e · #203496 ·
Re: Walter Shawlee obituary in the NY Times
I totally understand,? Dave!? Same issue here....? ? ? ? ? Jim FordSent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device
By Jim Ford · #203495 ·
Re: Walter Shawlee obituary in the NY Times
Yes, I had only bought once or twice from Sphere, but Walt and Susan did include some useful goodies.? Say, that NYT article mentioned slide rules made out of bamboo, and I'd never thought about it
By Jim Ford · #203494 ·