TenTec
[Top] [All Lists]

Re: [TenTec] Scout has vy low Pwr out on some bands

To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Scout has vy low Pwr out on some bands
From: ken.d.brown@hawaiiantel.net
Reply-to: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2014 14:47:25 -1000
List-post: <tentec@contesting.com">mailto:tentec@contesting.com>
 

I did not work for Tektronix. I worked for an independent calibration
lab called "Intertyme Metrology Laboratory." I serviced a lot of Tek
547, 544, 535, and various plug-ins for them like 1A4, 1A2 and other
specialty vertical plug-ins. 465, 485. There was also a Tek scope that
IBM had a lot of, I don't remember the number. It was built in the style
of a 547, but a bit smaller and had plug-ins for both vertical and
horizontal, a rectangular CRT. I worked on some 7400 series scopes too.
Also some HP scopes, 182 C. I did not like Hewlett Packard o'scopes very
much. Nothing could compare to a Tektronix scope. HP for signal
generators, Tek for scopes would be my preference. 

73 DE N6KB 

On 2014-07-16 12:07, Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP wrote: 

> Ha, so we do have a common past.
> 
> Actually we were Tektronix.
> We had the exclusive distributorship for Germany for over 30 years.
> We were treated just like TEK employees. Same training, etc.
> In fact I am still a member of the Tektronix ham radio club which consists
> of all hams that ever worked for Tektronix.
> 
> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
> (Nr. Frankfurt am Main)
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Ken Brown
> Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 9:47 AM
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Scout has vy low Pwr out on some bands
> 
>>This is the way we cleaned contacts when I worked for Rhode und Schwarz in
> the 70s, repairing Tektronix oscilloscopes.
> 
> This brings back memories, as I used to repair and calibrate Tektronix
> oscilloscopes in the '70s too. Our procedure was to rinse them (the whole
> scope) with deionized water. Wash them with a solution of water and a
> product called "Kelite." Some sort of detergent from Allied Chemical, rinse
> them with DI water again, and put them in a drying oven for about a week.
> When we got them out of the oven we carefully applied
> WD40 to every switch contact and connector using a small paintbrush. We
> absolutely did not spray WD40 on anything. It was applied carefully only to
> the contacts and the positioning ball/spring thing in rotary switches, also
> the wipers on potentiometers. I suspect that DeOxit or Cramolin would have
> been better than WD40, but WD40 is what we used. I'm pretty sure we were
> following Tektronix recommended procedures.
> 
>>The Q-Tip is a good idea. The problem is, the entire plug is very narrow
> but long. It's hard to get down in there.
>> A Q-tip is probably the best bet.
> 
> I suggest that a small paintbrush may be a better option than a Q-Tip. 
> The cotton fibers of a Q-Tip could catch on something and be left behind on
> the contact. I think with a tiny paint brush you have less chance of leaving
> a bristle behind.
> 
> DE N6KB
> _______________________________________________
> TenTec mailing list
> TenTec@contesting.com
> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec [1]
> 
> _______________________________________________
> TenTec mailing list
> TenTec@contesting.com
> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec [1]
 

Links:
------
[1] http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
_______________________________________________
TenTec mailing list
TenTec@contesting.com
http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec

<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>