FREE (US), you pay shipping, will part out if desired

[VernonAMiller]

Hi all:

We are downsizing and so I find it necessary to get rid of my old test equipment.  Rather than take it to the dump straightaway, I thought I'd make an offer to my fellow EEVbloggers.

First off, everything is FREE.  All you need do is pay shipping.  I will only charge what I have to pay to ship it.  This is not a money-making deal for me.

Second, I am willing to part things out (that is, remove particular components or subassemblies) if you only need particular pieces.  So, if you only want the CRT from that Tek 535a scope, I'll gladly remove it and send it to you.  I will give preference to anyone who wants to take the entire unit, but most of this stuff is big iron so I don't expect to get any takers on that.

I'm doing this not only to lighten my load, but because I think that there are collectors and restorers out there who might need a replacement transformer or range switch for a piece of broken test gear, but they don't want to buy and ship a massive piece of metal to get it.

Third, I'll do this on a time-available basis.  So it may take a little while for me to get the pieces extracted and sent to you.

Fourth, it is first-come, first-served.  As mentioned before I will give preference to anyone who wants the entire unit, but I'll be fair.  I'll wait for a couple weeks to collect requests for each piece and then figure out what to do.

As I come up with things I will post descriptions and pictures in this topic.

Thanks!
Vernon
Contoocook, NH USA (Boston area)

[firehopper]

I look forward to what you post, I am in need of a adjustable power supply atm.

[AF6LJ]

I'm also looking forward to your post.

[liquibyte]

MrWizerd needs a scope but he's all the way out in CA.  You're right by me so I'm looking forward to your updates.  Accepting pick ups?

[MrWizerd]

Yes I do need a scope, I am just a noob, I don't have much in terms of testing equipment other than my DMM of course.  But today is my birthday, and I will have funds from it for shipping all the way to California for stuff I could use that is.  I look forward to your posts, and thank you for your generosity in advance!

[bitseeker]

Sounds good Vernon. You've got lots of volunteers here to help lighten your load. Looking forward to your postings.

[TerraHertz]

I'm glad I just reactivated my US re-shipper account.
Eagerly awaiting your list and photos.

Heh, I could 'put my hand up' early by posting my equipment want list, but I guess that would be cheating, and make more work for you. Which I certainly don't wish to do.

Btw, do you have op/service manuals for any of them, and are they going too?

[AlxDroidDev]

Watching. Do you have any trouble shipping overseas and receiving through PayPal ?

[PaulAm]

I had a huge pile of "stuff" from an estate I had to get rid of.  Would have cost me $$$ to have someone haul it all away.  I put an add in Craigslist as a free-for-all and it was like a horde of locusts descending on a field of grain and picking it clean    Broken ladders, cracked dishes, old magazines, you name it people were carrying it away.  Within a couple of hours it was almost entirely gone.

Say the magic word free and you can get rid of nearly anything.

All that said, I'm really looking forward to seeing the list 

[elex_enthusiast]

I'm looking forward too for your upcoming posts..maybe you have some spare parts of a Tek475 scope in case i'll be needing it badly. As of now the scope is not yet on my possesion for repiar. But surely I'll be needing some hard to find parts as it is ancient.

[xrunner]

I'm doing this not only to lighten my load, but because I think that there are collectors and restorers out there ...

You rang? 

[AF6LJ]

Yah Buddy

[Vgkid]

Watching...

[crispy_tofu]

Also watching, although I probably won't be able to afford anything because shipping!   

[bitseeker]

International shipping could be a killer. 

[AlxDroidDev]

International shipping could be a killer. 

Agreed, but depending on the products it is much better for me to pay for USPS than try and source them locally. Most things are either impossible to find in Brazil or taxes + customs duties + exchange rate (US$) make them prohibitive.

One such example: I've been looking high and low around here for a 15k linear taper rotary potentiometer. Nobody has one. If I buy them from DigiKey, Mouser or any e-store that will ship to Brazil, a single part will end up costing over US$ 100!!! (I am not kidding).

[bitseeker]

Very true. I was just teasing crispy_tofu.

[Electro Fan]

http://www.tubechop.com/watch/7069373

[VernonAMiller]

Up for grabs is the aforementioned generator.  I've attached pics.

This unit works...occasionally.  When it works it creates fine looking pulses.  It obviously has some intermittent connection that I don't want to track down.

Here are some specs:

    Repetition Rates: 10 Hz to 10 MHz in 6 ranges, single or double pulse
    Main Output: Up to + 10V amplitude, 5 ns rise time
    External Trigger: AC coupled.  Single cycle to 10 MHz for +/- 0.4 volt pulses (30 ns min duration) or 50 Hz to 10 MHz from 2 volt rms sine waves
    Pulse Delay: 40 ns to 10 ms in six ranges
    Gating: Selectable as non-gated, synchronously gated or asynchronously gated output
    Normal and complement outputs

    Dimensions: 9 in/23 cm wide, 4 in/10.5 cm tall (including feet), 11 in/28 cm deep (including knobs)
    Weight: 8 lbs/4 kg.  Add another couple pounds for box and packing if you are estimating shipping.

Let me know if you are interested.

[FlyingHacker]

Looks handy. How's shipping to St. Louis?

[crispy_tofu]

Very true. I was just teasing crispy_tofu.

Just here to get jealous, that's all. 

 

[rsjsouza]

lurking around...

[Docholiday]

Hmmmmm

[VernonAMiller]

Please continue to lurk.  I am at home recovering from major surgery and so my activity level is not what it would normally be.  I will have other items to post soon.

Thanks for your patience.

Vernon

[CatalinaWOW]

Lurking, and wish you well on your recovery.