There is an error in the schematic around the bias meter circuit. Tube based upon the for is the current c the grid t age change, gm i s the. This tester was dubbed as hickoks engineers models and is identical to the type 539b except for the addition of compactron and nuvistor sockets on its front panel thus eliminating the need. For sale is reprint of hickok 539b tube tester manual.
Printed on higloss 28lb high quality acid free paper for a professional finish that wont turn yellow with age. The hickok 539b tube tester is one of the better tube tester out there. Set up the data and i want you to measure the voltages at pins 3 and 4 and 5 with respect to the cathode which is pin 8. One of the cleanest cases i have seen on one of these too. Includes 11 x 17 foldout schematic and general, obsolete, and foreign tube data 108 pages total. This particular unit was built in the late 50s and is built like a tank. I remove all the buttons to wipe out all the dust and dirty things from. The only difference i am aware of is that the 752a has a compactron socket. International shipping through global here for my store with hundreds of other manuals.
Printed from available copy or scanned from original at 600dpi. I think that the hickok 546, hickok 547, hickok 547a, and the hickok 548 testers may use the same settings data as the tv3 and tv10 series testers. Remastered reprint, comb bound includes my 1 page bonus data for 1920s tubes including the wd11, 201a and others. I am now accepting new manuals for inclusion in this archive. Obsolete tube types supplementary test data is 20 pages long. In other words,put your ground lead on pin 8 of the 6l6 and measure pins 3,4,and 5 of each tester and. Included is all of the tube testing data i have collected for the 539b and 539c. This tube tester is hickoks top of the line and was one of the best portable tube testers ever produced by any company. Supplementary dataobsolete tube types model 539b539c tube testers note1. Hickok 800a tube tester ultimate manual with test data. Roll chart in book form latest chart available from hickok. Includes the schematic so with a little understanding you can figure out how to use with other. Hickok 6000 dynamic tube tester complete manual glendale.
The letter, in the column that precedes the mutual conductance reading, indicates the setting for the function switch. It is also a good idea to maintain your tube tester. Comb binding 8 12 x 11 format i print using commercial class laser printers returns accepted if you are not satisfied. Booklet the 539b mu t u al conductance tube designed for use by technicians, engineers and others who demand an instrument of the very highest quality for and hick ok testing of vacuum tubes. According to the hickok 539bc we test supplementary data, the settings are. I have a hickok tube tester 539c with instruction manual no. Hickok documentation, manuals, schematics, and catalogs. All of my manuals are scanned on a high end 11x17 scanner, cleaned up in, and printed on a business class laser printer. This is a very nice combbound reprint of the instruction manual for the hickok 800a tube tester and much more. A recommended list of hickok tube testers, the main reason why particular testers are on this page is that, it is easier to find tube test data for these models, andor these models are easier to repair. Ac fancompressor not working how to test repair broken hvac run start capacitor air condition hd duration. This is a 6l6 reference tube that is burned in and then tested to laboratory standards. The covers are made of card stock and are protected with clear.
Up for your consideration is my hickok 539c tube tester this was my first and best tube tester and many came after this one. Radiola guy is an authorized dealer for this fine, well made product. Hickok model 539b tube tester with instructions test data works nice clean 539b. The hickok method calibration data does not include using the calibration tube since the results of using it are variable, unpredictable, and cause it to be less accurate on most. What you see is a tektronix 4 channel digital scope 100 mhz bandwidth. Accurate calibration of the hickok 539b and hickok 539c tube tester.
Shipping, handling and insurance for this lot is 12. Manual comes with 3 pages of ballast tube data, part list and operating instructions. Manual comes with 4 pages of ballast tube data, part list and operating instructions. Hickok triplett readrite supreme weston jewell more schematics, manuals, operating instructions, and tube tester data for the models listed below are directly from the manufacturers original publication. You simply will not find a more complete typeset tube data compilation reference for the hickok 539b 539c tube testers period and it can start saving you. Included is 63 pages of tube test data and 11 pages of ca4 adapter test data. The 752 is basically the same tester and uses the same test data. All data for accurately testing hickok testers are provided. Do it yourself diy paradise for tube and set project builders. Complete manual with test data hickok 539b tube tester 1.
Manual 12 pages long and includes 11x17 foldout of circuit diagram. Manual for the hickok 539b transconductance tube tester. Tube tester 539c equipment hickok electrical instrument co cleveland, oh, build 1958, 15 pictures, 3 schematics, 2 tubes, united states of america. Supplementary data obsolete tube types model 539b 539c tube testers note1. Test data for hickok 539b and 539c tube testers author. Convert or replace your defective hickok original meter with a calibrated digital conversion. Although they manufactured quite a large number of tube tester models beginning in 1928. These manuals are available for download and free of charge. Hickok tube tester 539b 539c ca4 ca5 adapter all data. Hickok 534b dynamic mutual conductance tube tester manual. This tester was dubbed as hickoks engineers models and is identical to the type 539b except for the addition of compactron and nuvistor sockets on its front panel thus eliminating the need for an. In the course of calibrating many tube testers, i collected data on how various models and brands measured the quality of a particular tube of known quality. The hickok 539b and the 539c are the top of the line in the hickok lineup.
Hickok 2490581 539c vacuum copy manual tester schematics. Tube tester 539c equipment hickok electrical instrument co. This means clean and retension the sockets, and apply contact cleaner to the switches. These were often used as field units for military engineers testing military equipment back in the 50s and 60s. Hello all, has anyone tested 300b tubes on a hickok 539b or 539c. Instruction manual that includes setup data for the hickok 539b. Radio tube tester test equipment schematics, data, and manuals. Its quite easy to convert and come with easy to follow instructions. This will help keep the unit performing at its peak level for a long time. Accurate calibration of the hickok 539b and hickok 539c. Just below is a heathkit scope dual channel i have it connected to my hickok 539c tube tester and to top it off a sencore full feature digital capacitor analyzer i also precision match coupling and audio caps.
Downloads, supreme instruments manuals, tube data, and. The striking voltages on the chart are nominal values and reference to handbook critical. The first thing that i need to do to refurbish my hickok 539b tube tester is to clean up its appearance. Sencore setup book tube data tc114 tc tc6 tc142 tc154 small booklet. Schematic note incorrect 339b model number on schematic. This quick drying and no residue formula should be ok for my purpose. The versatility of the hickok dynamic mutual conductance tube tester makes possible a special test that will. Cleaning up my hickok 539b tube tester jimmys junkyard. For sale is reprint of hickok 6000 dynamic mutual tube tester manual.
The number one name in vintage tube testers is hickok, without any doubt. Id appreciate it if anyone that owns one, or has a manual, schematic, or settings data for the 546, 547, 547a, or the 548 would contact me. For sale is reprint of hickok 534b tube tester manual. Hickok 539c tube tester, calibrated clean used condition, vintage. All listings current page auction buy it now classified ads.
Hickok 539 b and c 539b most big gm meter, square bias and line meters meters are rare and difficult to replace. The tv2 series, tv3 series, tv7, and tv10 series used the hickok circuit design and were built for the military. The hickok 539b c tube tester has only two adjustments for calibration, r8 and r15. Hickok 539c tube tester, calibrated clean used condition. Operating instructions for dynamic mutual conductance tube tester model 600. The hickok 539bc tube tester has only two adjustments for calibration, r8 and r15. Their name is held in the highest esteem, and hickok tube testers are very much sought after today. Tube testers 600 tube tester the trout underground.
T103, t123 and t127 with additional tube test data. The tube comes with a manual containing detailed data charts for use in checking, or calibrating most any tube tester. This is a very nice combbound laser reprint of the owners manual for the hickok 752a tube tester. Hickok 539 b and c 539b most big gm meter, square bias and line meters meters are rare and difficult to replace will test acorn tubes but not novar or compactron. Hickok 539c vacuum tube tester original nice condition working. Hickok rd instruments ca4 ca5 tube tester adapter tv7 u 539b similar to ca5, should work.
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