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An HP 5245M counter (the 5245L's 'smarter' brother, with a high stability (for the 1960s) ovenized oscillator) incremented my counter count by one today. Found it relatively locally on everyone's favorite wallet vacuum, and was able arrange to meet the seller for pickup, thus saving shipping the cost normally associated with the acquisition of such weighty things. I haven't gotten to fire it up yet, but it was shown lit up in the listing, so it's at least partially operational.
An HP 5245M counter (the 5245L's 'smarter' brother, with a high stability (for the 1960s) ovenized oscillator) incremented my counter count by one today. Found it relatively locally on everyone's favorite wallet vacuum, and was able arrange to meet the seller for pickup, thus saving shipping the cost normally associated with the acquisition of such weighty things. I haven't gotten to fire it up yet, but it was shown lit up in the listing, so it's at least partially operational.-Pat
I think the 5245M was basically the same as the 5245L but with a fast warm up OCXO and a bit better stability. I've had a few 5245L's, always wanted the M version.
Quote from: Mr. Scram on July 13, 2019, 12:28:36 amQuote from: bitseeker on July 12, 2019, 07:54:54 pmThe mnem-ories complete the pub-like atmosphere in the TEA house. There's a joke about the noise floor in there.Just cover it with saw dust.
Quote from: bitseeker on July 12, 2019, 07:54:54 pmThe mnem-ories complete the pub-like atmosphere in the TEA house. There's a joke about the noise floor in there.
The mnem-ories complete the pub-like atmosphere in the TEA house.
Quote from: Cubdriver on July 13, 2019, 04:27:28 amAn HP 5245M counter (the 5245L's 'smarter' brother, with a high stability (for the 1960s) ovenized oscillator) incremented my counter count by one today. Found it relatively locally on everyone's favorite wallet vacuum, and was able arrange to meet the seller for pickup, thus saving shipping the cost normally associated with the acquisition of such weighty things. I haven't gotten to fire it up yet, but it was shown lit up in the listing, so it's at least partially operational.Should I say congrats or condolences? I guess it's congrats to you and condolences to your floors.
On the TEA front. Just before I left to come here I stumbled across a Tek 485 and Type 191 of unknown condition and no price on local CL. It appears to be still available. Going to be following up on those items pronto as soon as I get home.
"Just cover it with saw dust. "
Quote from: bitseeker on July 13, 2019, 04:46:11 amQuote from: Cubdriver on July 13, 2019, 04:27:28 amAn HP 5245M counter (the 5245L's 'smarter' brother, with a high stability (for the 1960s) ovenized oscillator) incremented my counter count by one today. Found it relatively locally on everyone's favorite wallet vacuum, and was able arrange to meet the seller for pickup, thus saving shipping the cost normally associated with the acquisition of such weighty things. I haven't gotten to fire it up yet, but it was shown lit up in the listing, so it's at least partially operational.Should I say congrats or condolences? I guess it's congrats to you and condolences to your floors. My floors hate me.-Pat
Hey gang. My work here is done and I'll be heading home later today. All the removal of the overgrown brush and carpentry is done as I had planned. This despite losing one whole day to rain and the carpentry turned out to be more complex due to the original construction method used. And also over coming the wicked heat and avoiding getting sunburnt....which I did successfully. As I predicted not enough time to start the painting so that will have to wait until she's on vacation again in August. But I am so glad this portion of the work is done. It hasn't been fun at times. On the TEA front. Just before I left to come here I stumbled across a Tek 485 and Type 191 of unknown condition and no price on local CL. It appears to be still available. Going to be following up on those items pronto as soon as I get home.
Quote from: Kosmic on July 13, 2019, 05:52:51 pmLooking Good Those are a bit sexy those are. Nice haul for the cash
Looking Good
eBay auction: #133017269362 My LAMBDA LQ-532s arrived on Thursday; aside from shooting a few quick pix as I unpacked it, haven't had a chance to do anything with 'em til today. 1) Just as I found them when I lifted the nice, heavy double-wall carton full of HDPE foam off the top; aside from not having anything between the two units, they were definitely packed with plenty of heavy duty stuffing.
2) Damn. I REALLY wish they had put something between the two. All those little scars are new from their trip to my home. Good thing these things are built literally like a tank.
3) Both these units are unbelievably clean, inside & out. Aside from the sticker residue that was shown in the auction photos, no dirt or blems except a little shelf wear. One of them actually has the feet & HP-style prop kit!
4) A close-up of all that delicious heavy metal. Look at that lovely map of all the POIs. I did some quick continuity tests to make sure no dead shorts where there obviously shouldn't be any; all negative both units. 5) Not bad for two little piggies right out of the poke; and $66 for the pair is definitely a NICE price! For this deal on THESE juiceboxes, I'll MAKE room... If I have to put them under my feet all the way to Toronto.
Quote from: bd139 on July 13, 2019, 06:01:55 pmQuote from: Kosmic on July 13, 2019, 05:52:51 pmLooking Good Those are a bit sexy those are. Nice haul for the cashThanks. Yeah, they look really nice inside & out. I'm going to check the oodles of electrolytics in there with my DE-5000; if they all come up within 20% of rated and ESR/D-Tan aren't completely out to lunch, I'm gonna just check the ripple and deploy them once I get my bench cleared off and can get to my 1054Zed. I'll play nurse with them later, once I'm in the new digs. mnem"Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof." ~ Grandmomma Katherine
Quote from: med6753 on July 13, 2019, 08:03:06 amOn the TEA front. Just before I left to come here I stumbled across a Tek 485 and Type 191 of unknown condition and no price on local CL. It appears to be still available. Going to be following up on those items pronto as soon as I get home. Also someone is selling 2 Tektronix mainframes with bunch of modules near Albany. Almost 4 hours drive for me so a bit too far.https://albany.craigslist.org/ele/d/troy-vintage-tektronix-test-equipment/6911579435.html
Quote from: mnementh on July 13, 2019, 05:26:12 pm3) Both these units are unbelievably clean, inside & out. Aside from the sticker residue that was shown in the auction photos, no dirt or blems except a little shelf wear. One of them actually has the feet & HP-style prop kit! Those models have feet and tilting bails? What do they look like?
Quote from: bitseeker5) Not bad for two little piggies right out of the poke; and $66 for the pair is definitely a NICE price! For this deal on THESE juiceboxes, I'll MAKE room... If I have to put them under my feet all the way to Toronto. That's quite a deal considering they were listed for $50 each. Nice score!
5) Not bad for two little piggies right out of the poke; and $66 for the pair is definitely a NICE price! For this deal on THESE juiceboxes, I'll MAKE room... If I have to put them under my feet all the way to Toronto.
Quote from: bitseeker on July 13, 2019, 06:39:27 pmQuote from: mnementh on July 13, 2019, 05:26:12 pm3) Both these units are unbelievably clean, inside & out. Aside from the sticker residue that was shown in the auction photos, no dirt or blems except a little shelf wear. One of them actually has the feet & HP-style prop kit! Those models have feet and tilting bails? What do they look like? HAH!!! I KNEW you were gonna ask, and I was ALREADY taking pix!
I've watched these several times since my old LAMBA died; anything that looked likely working has been $120-150 plus shipping. I've seen "as-is project examples" at $90 plus shipping. These were listed at $50 ea plus $57 shipping each; I really didn't expect him to even respond to my lowball offer, much less accept. Needless to say, I'm dead chuffed to have them on my bench.