Classic Car Radio Repair
Our extensive collection of test equipment,
electronics books and service manuals
1.  FLUKE 8010M  Digital Bench Multimeter
2.  VICTOR VC-3165  2.4 GHz High Resolution Frequency Counter
3.  BALLANTINE 6130A  Time Mark Generator (for calibrating our own scopes)
4.  KEPCO CK36 0-36V Bench Power Supply (from NASA)
5.  B & K PRECISION  3020  Sweep Function Generator
6.  HEWLETT PACKARD 1742A  100 MHz Oscilloscope
7.  SANSUI AU-222  Integrated Stereo Amplifier
8.  HEATH SG-8  220 MHz RF Signal Generator
9.  SYSTRON-DONNER TL8-3  Triple Output Bench Power Supply
10.  B & K PRECISION 1035   Wow and Flutter Meter
11.  LODESTAR FC 5250C  200 MHz Frequency Counter
12.  B & K PRECISION E2000-D  220 MHz RF Signal Generator
13.  HEATH SM 5258  Harmonic Distortion Analyzer
14.  TEKTRONIX 2465A CT  4 Channel, 350 MHz Oscilloscope
15.  B & K PRECISION  3050  Audio Signal Generator
16.  SENCORE SG-165  AM-FM Stereo Analyzer (2)
17.  HEWLETT PACKARD  403B  RMS AC Voltmeter
18.  HEWLETT PACKARD  353A  Patch Panel
19.  FLUKE 8050A  Digital Bench Multimeter
20.  NATIONAL (MATSUSHITA)  VP-7750A  Wow and Flutter Meter
21.  FLUKE 6011A  Synthesized Audio/RF Signal Generator
22.  HEWLETT PACKARD 6296A  0-60V  Bench Power Supply
23.  FLUKE 1900A  80 MHz Frequency Counter
24.  BOONTON 92B  RF Millivoltmeter (2)
25.  HEWLETT PACKARD AN/USM 281A  50 MHz Military Oscilloscope (2)
26.  HEWLETT PACKARD 331A  Distortion Analyzer
27.  HEWLETT PACKARD 214A  Pulse Generator
28.  FISHER FM-35/CA-35  Tuner and Stereo Amplifier
29.  LEADER LBO-508  20 MHz Oscilloscope
30.  HEWLETT PACKARD 6271B  0-60v Bench Power Supply
31.  SENCORE VA-48  Video Analyzer
32.  SENCORE VA-62  Video Analyzer
33.  HEWLETT PACKARD  411A  RF Millivoltmeter
34.  PYRAMID PS-26KX  6-15V, 25 Amp Power Supply
35.  SYLVANIA 302  Polymeter (VTVM, AC and RF Voltmeter)
36.  AMPHENOL COMMANDER 880  AM-FM-Audio Analyzer
37.  B & K PRECISION TR-110  Isolation Transformer
38.  AMPHENOL AC-110  0-140 AC Variac
39.  HEATH IT-1121  Semiconductor Curve Tracer
40.  HEATH IT-121  Transistor/FET Tester
41.  EICO  1064S  0-20V, 20A Bench Power Supply
42.  HEWLETT PACKARD 652A  Test Oscillator
43.  B & K PRECISION 820  Capacitance Meter
44.  JT-33  LCR Meter
45.  COOPER TD-2000  Digital Temperature Meter
46.  B & K PRECISION 177  VTVM
47.  GOOIT GY-560  50MHz-2.4 GHz Frequency Counter
48.  MERCURY 202  Console Style Tube Tester
49.  EICO 667  Dynamic Conductance Tube Tester
50.  SUPERIOR TV-10  Tube Tester
Electronics books and service manuals...
Unlike most shops, we test transistors
and semiconductors using a curve tracer,
typically found only in design labs.  This
method is much more accurate than the
conventional ohmmeter test or a standard
transistor tester, though we have those
also and use them occasionally.  A part
that is beginning to fail, or that will change
its characteristics when hot, will test "good"
on an ohmmeter or tester, but will reveal
its weaknesses in the form of inconsistent
waves (curves) on the curve tracer.
No vintage audio repair shop is complete
without the nostalgia and romance of the
good old stand-up tube tester.  Remember
seeing these at drugstores, Radio Shack
and supermarkets "back in the day"?

This cool gem will also test the vibrators in
old tube-type car radios, and just plain looks
cool in the shop.  Click image for larger view!
Including the complete sets of SAM'S Auto Radio, Tape Recorder and Modular Hi-Fi Series manuals
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