Hickok 539c tube data booklet

I currently have two tube testers a ww2 surplus i177 with mx949 adapter, and a hickok 6000. Depending on the shape of the tube prongs you may have to. Hickok 539c vacuum tube tester nice copy manual hickok schematics, see pictures surplus item, offered as is only any problems email us first we will work. 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. All the parts were military grade and built to survive battle. I used this for several years and it is pretty reliable. The striking voltages on the chart are nominal values and reference to handbook critical.

This particular unit was built in the late 50s and is built like a tank. Designed especially for tv and general electron tube testing. This is the hickok tube tester set up for western electric tubes. Hickok tube tester 539b 539c ca4 ca5 adapter all data. Only my hickok anusm118b cardmatic tube tester might have a. Items are usually shipped with in two to three days after payment is received. 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.

The covers are made of card stock and are protected with clear. The number one name in vintage tube testers is hickok, without any doubt. Operating instructions for dynamic mutual conductance tube tester model 600. This is a 6l6 reference tube that is burned in and then tested to laboratory standards. This tester was dubbed as hickok s 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. The more i got sucked into this vortex of looking for unusual vintage tube gear and experimenting with diy using tubes, i realized that i should be looking for a tester that could test a wide range of tubes, wanted something that gave more accurate mutual conductance gm readings that meant fixed gm ranges. Precision electronamic tube master 1012 tube tester. Although its promoted as a mutual conductance tester, it does not provide a true gm scale or the ability to convert the reading to a micromho reading. Usa hickok 539c ultimate tube tester manual wcolor. All of my manuals are scanned on a high end 11x17 scanner, cleaned up in, and printed on a business class laser printer. A new approach in fast, accurate tube testing, the wt110 automatic electron tube tester utilizes punched cardscomplete transconductance testsetup takes only secondsthe wt110a tests for gas, shorts, interelectrode leakage and overall tube quality. Supplementary dataobsolete tube types model 539b539c tube testers note1. Find great deals on ebay for hickok 539c and hickok 539c tube tester.

Depending on the shape of the tube prongs you may have to occasionally rock the tube slightly on some sockets. Daniel schoo produced a classic document on calibrating a hickok 539bc tube tester which was published in 2007 on audioxpress. The letter, in the column that precedes the mutual conductance reading, indicates the setting for the function switch. Sophia electric el34 tube tests as nos on hickok 539c. Hickock 539c users manual vintage tube electronics. The versatility of the hickok dynamic mutual conductance tube tester makes possible a special test that will reveal a tubes ability to perform under. This is a very nice combbound laser reprint of the owners manual for the hickok 752a tube tester. Accurate calibration of the hickok 539b and hickok 539c tube tester and a whole lot of general tube tester and tube information. The hickok 539bc tube tester has only two adjustments for calibration, r8 and r15. Included is all of the tube testing data i have collected for the 539b and 539c. Nov 25, 2016 my precision 1012 can test more tubes then my hickok 529c, hickok 6000 with ca4 adapter, precise 111 and my triplett 3444 mutual conductance tube testers even with all their supplemental data and tube adaptors. Complete manual with test data hickok 539b tube tester 1.

All data for accurately testing hickok testers are provided. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. Unfortunately it contained some inconsistencies and was not valid for 230vac systems. Like all hickok tube testers, it is based upon the well known formula for. 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. Heres an unusual hickok mutual conductance tube tester. Includes tube chart for setting the tester for the various vacuum tubes most commonly encountered in tv. There are basically three test readings, one for rectifier tubes and two. I have the complete manual and it has two supplemental tube data listings but i still dont have testing data for all common tubes today i discovered i dont have testing data for a 7h7. Documentation, manuals, and schematics free hickok downloads. Accurate calibration of the hickok 539b and hickok 539c tube.

T103, t123 and t127 with additional tube test data. Roll chart in book form latest chart available from hickok. Their name is held in the highest esteem, and hickok tube testers are very much sought after today. The versatility of the hickok dynamic mutual conductance tube tester makes possible a special test that will. Tube testers model 257 tube tester the trout underground.

Manual comes with 3 pages of ballast tube data, part list and operating instructions. This tube tester is hickoks top of the line and was one of the best portable tube testers ever produced by any company. See my other tube tester manuals hickok 539c, 600, 752a, 6000 6000b, tv7 and other manuals, always on listed on ebay. Tube testers arent the final word but they are very useful at finding troubles and sorting the weak from the strong. Aug 09, 2011 i noticed that the bias voltage will change when the 6l6 tube inserted with the p4 press then it will increase from 2. Designed especially for tv and general electrontube testing. Supplementary data obsolete tube types model 539b 539c tube testers note1. Test data for hickok 539b and 539c tube testers author. Get the best deals on hickok vacuum tube testers when you shop the. What you see is a tektronix 4 channel digital scope 100 mhz bandwidth.

A new approach in fast, accurate tube testing, the wt110 automatic electrontube tester utilizes punched cardscomplete transconductance testsetup takes only secondsthe wt110a tests for gas, shorts, interelectrode leakage and overall tube quality. For sale is reprint of hickok 600 tube tester manual. Does anyone have a source for obsolete tube data for this tester. Data for most other makes and models are also in the manual. The high output voltage of the model 288ax permits visual stagebystage alignment of if stages, limiter and discriminator or both am and fm receivers. Hickok 539c tube tester with manuals this is in superb condition, like new factory original. The following tube tester manuals are available at any time. I am now accepting new manuals for inclusion in this archive. Pocasset, cape cod, ma it shouldnt be, since the w. Older tube test data hickok reprint of older tube data from roll chart dated oct. 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. You can measure the average gm and plate current at only one plate voltage, leakage current, shorts and grid current for many tubes. Operating instructions for dynamic mutual conductance tube.

Please see the short faq videos before asking questions. Most of the data in this writing is based on experience with one 539b. Manual for the hickok 539b transconductance tube tester. This is a very nice combbound reprint of the instruction manual for the hickok 800a tube tester and much more. The obsolete tube data booklet for the the 539c is the same for the ks157501. Although they manufactured quite a large number of tube tester models beginning in 1928. These manuals are available for download and free of charge. The model 539c mutual conductance transconductance tube tester is designed. We ship usps for the most part, so po boxes ok we are sure you will be pleased with our packing. 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 539c most either big and smaller gm meters as well as round bias and line meters replacements rare added novar and compactron sockets and switching dropped acorn socket 37. The hickok 539b tube tester is one of the better tube tester out there. I have the data book obtained directly from hickok decades ago but i know its available on the.

The more i got sucked into this vortex of looking for unusual vintage tube gear and experimenting with diy using tubes, i realized that i should be looking for a tester that could test a wide range of tubes, wanted something that gave more accurate mutual conductance gm readings that meant fixed gm ranges using a. Hickok documentation, manuals, schematics, and catalogs. The 539c is one of the best hickok tube testers, but you cant plot characteristic curves with it. 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 of the ranges. Hickok 800a tube tester ultimate manual with test data. Hickok 2490581 539c vacuum copy manual tester schematics. Youre at a dramafree, familyfriendly shooting channel. These were often used as field units for military engineers testing military equipment back in the 50s and 60s.

Works tests tubes but likely needs a calibration or some small stuff and it would likely be the finest e. 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. Our main goal is customer satisfaction and to help you revive that special piece of equipment with quality tubes, parts, manuals. Hickok 539bc mutual conductance tube tester checkout and calibration. Hickok 539c tube tester, calibrated clean used condition. Jan 15, 2019 accurate calibration of the hickok 539b and hickok 539c tube tester. Hickok 539c tube tester this tube tester is hickok s top of the line and was one of the best portable tube testers ever produced by any company. I use a hickok 539b that was fully restored by roger kennedy as my main tester.

The 752 is basically the same tester and uses the same test data. My precision 1012 can test more tubes then my hickok 529c, hickok 6000 with ca4 adapter, precise 111 and my triplett 3444 mutual conductance tube testers even with all their supplemental data and tube adaptors. Note that some early model numbers are a guess as hickok produced many early items that had no model number on unit or produced many variations without changing model numbers. Tube tester 539c equipment hickok electrical instrument co cleveland, oh, build 1958, 15 pictures, 3 schematics, 2 tubes, united states of america. The tube comes with a manual containing detailed data charts for use in checking, or calibrating most any tube tester.

I am not saying that you should not purchase a hickok like a 750 or 580 at the right price and condition, however in the absence of other c. Tube tester 539c equipment hickok electrical instrument co. Up for your consideration is my hickok 539c tube tester this was my first and best tube tester and many came after this one. There is an error in the schematic around the bias meter circuit. For sale is reprint of hickok 534b tube tester manual. Hickok 539c vacuum tube tester original nice condition working. This tube tester is hickok s top of the line and was one of the best portable tube testers ever produced by any company. Hickok 534b dynamic mutual conductance tube tester manual. Use this procedure to test and calibrate the hickok model 539c mutual. Tube tester 539c end of forum contributions about this model. I noticed that the bias voltage will change when the 6l6 tube inserted with the p4 press then it will increase from 2.

Details about usa hickok 6000 tube tester manual usa hickok 6000 tube tester manual. Tube testers tube tester model 157 the trout underground. Antique radio forums view topic hickok ks15750l1 tube data. Hickok 539b transconductance tube tester service manual. Accurate calibration of the hickok 539b and hickok 539c. In the hickok tv10 tester, this data is on a paper scroll built into the unit. Hickok 539c tube tester, calibrated clean used condition, vintage. Most of the data in this writing is based on experience with one 539b, my personal set, which. The hickok 539b and the 539c are the top of the line in the hickok lineup. Jan 11, 2016 i currently have two tube testers a ww2 surplus i177 with mx949 adapter, and a hickok 6000. Radio tube tester test equipment schematics, data, and manuals.