Bah. Don't you hate being broke. - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: TerraHertz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 02, 2013, 07:18:54 am
content: Ebay 390710820891General Radio 900-TUA Tuner, 1.0-9.0 GCIt's a rare accessory for a GR 900-LB slotted line. The line I have, this I don't. I've a standing search in ebay for this (and its lower frequency cousin, the 900-TUB), that hasn't turned up a good, intact one like this for... well, since I set it up over a year ago.And there is no way in hell I can afford to bid on this at the moment. [insert swear words here]Just thought I'd share the pain.

author: TerraHertz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 03, 2013, 02:36:42 am
content: 7 bids, 4 bidders, no snipes, sold for US $184.50Bawwww!Well, I can always hope next time one comes up (years?) I'll be able to afford it.No snipes. Sheeesh, WHY do people get into bidding wars? Just decide the maximum you can afford, and snipe bid that. Simple.

author: vk6zgo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 03, 2013, 03:58:49 am
content: Just have to wait till the buyer gets sick of it hanging around gathering dust & puts it on Ebay again!By the way,for all those lucky Victorians,the Latrobe Uni seems to be getting rid of some very interesting Electronic stuff------have a look on Vintage Electronics.They had some oscilloscopes earlier,but those seem to have gone.All strictly pickup only.

author: TerraHertz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 03, 2013, 12:53:56 pm
content: God dammit. From feeling sad about the 900-TUA, to angry - from looking at ebay.au and being reminded of how pathetic it is.'Electronics' - subcategories as defined by someone with no idea whatsoever. For instance no 'components' or 'test equipment' subcategories. Hence the lumping of so much stuff into 'vintage electronics' and bulk.You didn't mention a seller name, and nothing pops up immediately. Probably just as well, since I'm broke anyway.

author: HackedFridgeMagnet
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 03, 2013, 01:08:06 pm
content: Why does it look like my solar hot water tempering valve?

author: BillyD
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 03, 2013, 01:15:05 pm
content: Quote from: TerraHertz on December 03, 2013, 02:36:42 amWow that looks so much more like a gas regulator than an electronic device it's uncanny! It would look more at home on top of an oxy or acethylene cylinder. Maybe a confused welder bought it and if you're lucky he'll put it straight back on ebay as soon as he discovers his mistake!

author: apelly
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 03, 2013, 01:15:18 pm
content: In trying to find out what the hell this is google turned up this:http://www.used-line.com/list-coaxial/terminations/general-radio-900-tuaAnyway, cool gadget.

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 03, 2013, 07:18:18 pm
content: Quote from: TerraHertz on December 03, 2013, 02:36:42 amThat also makes me wonder. I just saw something I like but two idiots are bidding against eachother driving the price up way before the end of the auction.

author: GreyWoolfe
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 03, 2013, 08:17:15 pm
content: If you really want to laugh at stupidity, check out amateur radio listings on ebay.com. People are paying near new prices for old gear.Simply pathetic.Tom, NW0LF

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 03, 2013, 09:37:09 pm
content: Quote from: TerraHertz on December 02, 2013, 07:18:54 amOur gas BBQ came with a part like this.

author: Fsck
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 03, 2013, 09:41:20 pm
content: Quote from: zapta on December 03, 2013, 09:37:09 pmgood mechanical connection is the key for a good electrical one!

author: TerraHertz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 04, 2013, 01:35:09 am
content: I bought a manual for this, and the 900-TUB, a while ago. I'll just go back to reading them, while crying.Oh well. At least I know that old ebay saved search with email notification is still working. And hasn't been sucked into the recent ebay Facebook-wannabe 'feed/follow' site redesign insanity.

author: fluxcapacitor
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 04, 2013, 01:54:55 am
content: Thers 7 in stock at this US surplus shop. Theyre $200 though .http://recycledequipment.com/index.cfm/product/1187/general-radio-gr-900-tua-10-90ghz-tuner.cfm

author: TerraHertz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 04, 2013, 06:34:41 am
content: Thanks. Yeah, they're available. Just for more than I can usually spare from other 'higher up the list' needs. And especially more than I can afford atm.You'd think for those prices they could bother to include photos.Some nice reading here:http://www.ietlabs.com/pdf/(a lot of old General Radio documents)Ever seen a wall made of variacs?http://www.ietlabs.com/pdf/GR_Experimenters/1966/GenRad_Experimenter_Aug_1966.pdf