Ebay: Ton of vintage gear in New York City. Starting price $1. Pick-up only - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Jwalling
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 21, 2017, 09:37:35 pm
content: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Tektronix-GR-and-HP-gear-/282488301590?hash=item41c59d6816:g:iLQAAOSw42dZIf6SNot mine... (thankfully!)EDIT: It just occurred to me that this is probably the guy who runs the Kurt's manuals server. Kurt Rosenfeld. (seems to be down at the moment)http://exodus.poly.edu/~kurt/manuals/manuals/

author: MadTux
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2017, 10:52:04 pm
content: Probably the same person that runs tek-wiki too.http://w140.com/tekwiki/wiki/Main_PageHopefully he's fine, lots of good work!

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 22, 2017, 05:24:42 pm
content: I bet forum member CatalinaWow is hauling another load of equipment back home shortly!I'm looking forward to the pictures. Hoarding by proxy

author: Jwalling
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 28, 2017, 09:34:26 pm
content: Sold for US $567.63.Time to gas up the pick-up!

author: Inverted18650
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2017, 10:42:12 pm
content: I bought this lot. Let me know if you guys have any specific requests because there's only a couple items I really wanted. I couldn't resist for the price. I am willing to ship anywhere and of course the prices won't be retarded, because you all know what I paid for them. I'll update a with some detailed pics and item specifics as soon as I pick it up.

author: TAMHAN
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2017, 11:05:15 pm
content: Let me guess that the "HP 4274A" is among the units you want!Tam

author: Inverted18650
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 29, 2017, 12:21:02 am
content: Negative brotha. It's the item I hoped would help me pay for the older stuff I really wanted, though. But if you want it, you've got 1st dibs.Quote from: TAMHAN on May 28, 2017, 11:05:15 pm

author: CatalinaWOW
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 29, 2017, 04:37:07 am
content: Quote from: nctnico on May 22, 2017, 05:24:42 pmNah, two in one year still has me saturated, and it is on the wrong end of the country. The second lot also has had some more significant challenges. I'm off visiting relatives at the moment, but shortly after I get back I hope to be posting the methods and results for making replacement Tek knobs. I've got quite a few that need replacement and that I either haven't found on the internet, or can't talk myself into paying the asking price. I got the molds made before I left, but still have to work out the dyes to do color matching.

author: Photon939
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 29, 2017, 05:28:21 am
content: I was watching this auction and was glad someone else bought it - I may be interested in the HP 4274A if Tamhan doesn't want it. (PA here)

author: Inverted18650
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 29, 2017, 03:14:02 pm
content: Photon,No worries. If he doesn't reply I'll send you a message once I have it.Also:I asked the admin if I could post pics of the stuff for sale (the stuff I won't keep) here and I am waiting their reply. They have some rules in place to prevent people from listing long strings of items and I want to make sure I am not breaking those rules. Ideally the stuff I am not keeping will be posted on this page and everyone can grab what they want. I have no problem shipping as long as the buyer is willing to cover the costs. I have a bunch of medium boxes and bubble wrap left over from my recent move, so the packaging part is covered. I was happy to get the lot so it didn't go to the scrap yard. There were 61 total pieces and I plan to pick it up tomorrow (05/30/2017).Quote from: Photon939 on May 29, 2017, 05:28:21 am

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 29, 2017, 05:30:28 pm
content: Other people have posted long listings with items before in the buy/sell/wanted section so I strongly doubt it is a problem.

author: KJDS
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 29, 2017, 06:24:21 pm
content: Quote from: nctnico on May 29, 2017, 05:30:28 pmI believe that the issue is people posting 20 different posts for their 20 items

author: Inverted18650
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 01, 2017, 07:53:53 pm
content: Picked everything up today and WOW what a great buy! It will take a few days (many days) to go through and inspect and t st each piece but if your wanting something "as-is" like listed the the ad, just let me know.

author: Inverted18650
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 04, 2017, 05:08:59 pm
content: Here are a few pics of the bigger scopes. Kurt gave me so many extra plug-ins for the scopes that I will need several more days to test everything. So far, I have been amazed that everything is in working order. ( The probes and test block(s) for the HP 4274A LCR Meter were not included, but I have ordered the parts so I can thoroughly test it).

author: Inverted18650
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 04, 2017, 05:36:25 pm
content: more.

author: romhunter
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 04, 2017, 06:23:10 pm
content: god... I can buy this entire lots if you sell them but let me know if the fluke frequency counter work first. Even with the shipping rate of 8.5$ per kg it is still worth it

author: Inverted18650
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 04, 2017, 06:55:01 pm
content: Well, this is what I drove home. I stopped immediately once I was out of the city and shipped about 30 pieces to my house. There were to many items for me to safely carry in my small SUV, so I stopped and bought boxes and padding and mailed them to myself. I spent about 3 hours outside of a small post office in Newark bubble wrapping, padding, and boxing items. They should be here next week.

author: Inverted18650
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 04, 2017, 07:04:59 pm
content: Kurt did create and runs Tekwiki. He ran out of space for this stuff. I wish I had more time to hang out and see the complete collection but I was parked in the middle of the road and by the time we got it loaded, he had to leave for another meeting.Quote from: MadTux on May 21, 2017, 10:52:04 pm

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 05, 2017, 04:36:27 am
content: Man, I would be in SO much trouble if I had picked up that haul!But I would be so happy, I wouldn't care.... that is, until reality set in and I realised I would have to move most of it on.... and I'm getting frowns from you-can-guess-who just looking at the piccies.Edit: Reality check.

author: Muxr
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 05, 2017, 05:51:17 am
content: That Type 547 is one sexy scope. They sure don't make them like that anymore. Nice score!Also I am running out of room in my lab.. can't really cram anymore test gear

author: Inverted18650
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 05, 2017, 10:41:42 pm
content: Quote from: romhunter on June 04, 2017, 06:23:10 pmThe pics are of the Fluke 1911A. It passed all self-checks.

author: Inverted18650
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 06, 2017, 01:38:06 am
content: I am not responsible for any martial problems that may result from the viewing of the following pictures. Enjoy.

author: Electro Detective
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 06, 2017, 01:48:37 am
content: Quote from: Inverted18650 on June 06, 2017, 01:38:06 amThanks for the heads up, the 'accounting dept.'has gone shoppink..--------------------So that's where my Tek 5111's overseas brother livesOnly 2mhz BW but everything you need for low frequency stuff and great for audio work,Features analogue capture storage, BIG screen, multi mode storage/non storage/ with upper/lower/both split screen combos,flexible XYZ and Raster stuff, etcMy beast is 8 channel (pimped out with 2 x 4 channel plugins) and dual sweep delaying time baseand yes all 8 channels can be on all at once in any crazy display mode possibleOld school classic oscilloscopery at its best, practical and FUN to useoh, andNICE GEAR SCOREbtw

author: Inverted18650
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 06, 2017, 03:18:59 am
content: Quote from: Electro Detective on June 06, 2017, 01:48:37 amThanks mate. 8 channels would certainly make for a crazy display. I rarely ever use more than two.I am still debating what scopes to build and keep. I bought the lot looking for a nice 547, but I am really starting to like the other 500 series scopes too now that I've played with them. I have about 10 plugins for each series/ generation so I can build three bad ass scopes that span the 3 production lines as well.

author: Electro Detective
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 06, 2017, 08:23:53 am
content: Sounds like a planfwiw: The square switches tend to gum up a bit and make you think the scope has the usual suspect issues,but if you spray them up a bit with the good stuff sparingly, and work them a lot.. well I have been on the right side of 'persistant luck' in that regard with all the old school Tek, Telequip, and Phillips oscilloscopes.Some of the problematic switch/controls are a hassle to get to and get into,but a couple of patient hours work pays off with years of return use(and less urges to sledge the problem)Before doing that, confirm there is some sort of life or triggered flicker when you work the switches, then track down the most severe ones first, you may not have to do them all(I'm minimal and or LAZY)If you haven't powered up the storage oscilloscopes on yet, Tek manuals recommend you do it a certain way if they haven't been on for a while.Suggest a quick looksee in the owner manual PDFs.It's a -must do- for the 5111 and probably why mine is still kicking like new !That's all I can remember for now,millions may disagree, but I get most of my gear working with elbow grease first,before getting medieval probing PSUs, refreshing solder joints, banging boards and the usual--another relaxing afternoon gone south--business

author: JPortici
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 06, 2017, 11:06:08 am
content: i noticed a spectrum analyzer plugin over there!

author: Inverted18650
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 06, 2017, 01:48:47 pm
content: Quote from: JPortici on June 06, 2017, 11:06:08 amIndeed. Here are a few more pics for you.

author: romhunter
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 06, 2017, 04:02:09 pm
content: You mind giving me the price of the Fluke 1911A?Gotta say, nicest equiment score ever. Too bad I live oversea, none of those stuff happen here but hey, I'm not complaining, who can buy a fully working (seller claimed and local pickup) Agilent N9320B for 200$ over there.

author: JPortici
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 06, 2017, 07:05:14 pm
content: Quote from: Inverted18650 on June 06, 2017, 01:48:47 pmluckily it is only the 1.8GHz modelI COULD DO SOME 433 MHZ WORK WITH ITphew, at least it's not the one you can connect to a tracking generator<- me sobbing

author: Inverted18650
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 06, 2017, 10:00:57 pm
content: luckily it is only the 1.8GHz modelI COULD DO SOME 433 MHZ WORK WITH ITphew, at least it's not the one you can connect to a tracking generator<- me sobbingI will sell it, just message me an offer.

author: Inverted18650
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 07, 2017, 02:23:29 pm
content: My better-half is already complaining about all the extra gear. As such, I have to set aside what I am keeping and I will post the rest for sale. Please message me here if you want any of the items. If there is something you want to buy, but need a little more time (within a few weeks) just let me know and I can hide it up in the attic for you. If I don't get much feedback here, I'll have to default back to eBay.Pictures and descriptions coming soon on each piece.

author: Photon939
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 07, 2017, 02:53:14 pm
content: Still interested in that HP, could you send me a PM with your approximate location so I can see if local pickup is possible?Thanks

author: Inverted18650
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 07, 2017, 07:30:58 pm
content: FOR SALE. I am not an expert on the resale value of these scopes. I think somewhere in the $50-100 range is fair. If that's not correct, I'm SURE someone will let me know-probably insult me and the such, you know how EE get! I can wrap them up and ship them anywhere, just as long as you're willing to pay for it.Telequipment Type D54 and a Tektronix 321.Sent a few different waves through them to make sure the traces look and act normal. I cannot spot anything out of the ordinary. I am not an expert with these (or any scope) so please let me know if you spot something. I did not test the external trigger systems on any of them. Many of the buttons and/or knobs could use a good cleaning but function as they should. I've tried to get detailed photos but will upload any other angles, etc someone may want. I did not open them up because they all powered up and seem to work well.

author: john_c
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 08, 2017, 01:12:59 am
content: I'm interested in getting that General Radio 1650B.

author: TAMHAN
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 08, 2017, 02:33:05 am
content: Hello,sorry for being late to chant a devil'S song here - things have been very hectic at Tamoggemon H.Q., and Dorit was ill.I am still interested in the LCR meter. But I honestly dont know how much to offer for starts.

author: anotherlin
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 08, 2017, 06:46:54 am
content: I would be interested by the TM504 rack with the SC503 scope inside it. It also has a PS503 supply and a DC504 counter.Would you be able to ship to France?Thank you.

author: Inverted18650
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 08, 2017, 02:12:33 pm
content: Quote from: john_c on June 08, 2017, 01:12:59 amHere she is. The large dial on the right seems a bit stiff and its also missing one connector (top right).

author: Inverted18650
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 08, 2017, 03:43:20 pm
content: Quote from: anotherlin on June 08, 2017, 06:46:54 amI am willing to box them up and ship them anywhere. I sent you a PM.TM 504 case, SC 503 10Mhz Storage Scope, PS 503A dual power supply, DC 504 counter/timer. I have several other 500-seriesplug-ins as well (pics coming soon).