Use this procedure to test and calibrate the hickok model 800 800a mutual conductance aka transconductance tube testers. Calibration and testing of the hickok model 600600a tube. It is not a tube tester and if you want to evaluate the condition of a tube you are better off buying a hickok 539 or something else. Above left is an alternate advertisement for the hickok 800. Jig calibration tube standards measure spot on for both plate current and gm see test, calibration standard set to gm 1500, plate ma 11. 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. Manual, foreign tube chart and obsolete tube chart for hickok 800a tube tester. I got the original from a retired army signal corps officer. 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. For what it does, it is hard to justify paying more. I have assembled a very basic guide to assist you in repairing your hickok tube tester.
The hickok 800 is essentially a model 6000 with panel mounted sockets rather than the socket plate or socket island. Hickok 800a tube tester ultimate manual with test data. Jan 05, 2003 i think that the hickok 546, hickok 547, hickok 547a, and the hickok 548 testers may use the same settings data as the tv3 and tv10 series testers. D5 solid state tube tester jackson dynamic tube charts dynaquik tube tester 667 tube tester heathkit tc2 accurate instrument tube tester model hickok 600a tube tester dyna quik 600a tube tester receiver tv radio bin d4 vacuum tube tester checker hickok 600a eico 625 emc tube. Find great deals on ebay for hickok 800a and tube tester. T103, t123 and t127 with additional tube test data. This is a very nice combbound laser reprint of the instruction manual for the hickok 800 tube tester and much more. Hickok made 118usm cardmatic tube tester more user friendly and built like a tank. Hickok 6000 series is a compact mutual conductance tube tester. Look up 6l6 on the roll chart of your tester to be sure. Otherwise, most hickoks are remarkably alike except. Maximatcher vsand hickok 600a tube testingnew hobby the. This is a very nice combbound reprint of the instruction manual for the hickok 800a tube tester and much more.
I couldnt find the data in the obsolete tube booklet. So one thing you can do is to test a known good tube note what bias setting produces the expected gm, and test the suspect tube using that. Get the best deals on hickok vacuum tube testers when you shop the largest online. For sale is reprint of hickok 600 tube tester manual. This site helps you to save the earth from electronic waste. Manual comes with 3 pages of ballast tube data, part list and operating instructions. European tube types for hickok 60006000a6005 tube testers. I think that the hickok 546, hickok 547, hickok 547a, and the hickok 548 testers may use the same settings data as the tv3 and tv10 series testers. It does seem that in order to do really accurate and useful testing that having all three would be ideal. Without considering the asking price, which of these is the better tube tester. Here he has written in the american and other foreign numbers for many of the tubes. Dynamic mutual conductance tube tester model 600a he hickok electrical instrument company 0514 avenue cleveland r.
I am definitely going hickok, but am a bit torn as to which is best for me. Using an extension box, also newer types can be tested. Feb 08, 20 i have a chance to buy one of these tube testers from 2 reliable sellers, all have been recently calibrated. Id appreciate it if anyone that owns one, or has a manual, schematic, or settings data for the 546, 547, 547a, or the 548 would contact me. The only difference between the hickok 800 and 800a is that the 800a has one extra tube socket for testing compactrons. Good tubes will read in the green good sector of the meter scale. Otherwise, most hickoks are remarkably alike except for the really expensive models such as 539c or 752. Except as noted, all of the readings are taken with a ohms per volt meter. I have a hickok 752 tube tester and can find no settings. Hickok 800 settings for kt88 tubes antique radio forums. Test data for hickok model 533a600a605a tube testers pdf file.
Hickok tube testers are one of the best tube testers if not the best you can get. Get the best deal for vacuum tube testers from the largest online selection at. This adjustment is not required for all tubes refer to notntiom column. Put the tube in the tester and set it up for the standard 6l6 test. Maximatcher vsand hickok 600a tube testingnew hobby.
Ultimate manual for hickok 800 tube tester including all. We welcome the addition of additional documents to this page. If you want to join us and get repairing help please sign in or sign up by completing a simple electrical test or write your question to the message board without registration. Hickok ca4 adapter data for 539b 750 752 800 1575 533a 600a 605a tube testers. Their name is held in the highest esteem, and hickok tube testers are very much sought after today. Although they manufactured quite a large number of tube tester models beginning in 1928. Fr format applies to tv3, tv10, 539a, 600, 800, western. By that i mean a maximatcher power tube matching, vtv preamp tube tester and a traditional tester like a hickok. Calibration and testing of the hickok model 600600a tube testers. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians.
It is capable of testing us tubes that were used by the armed forces in wwii. Feb 15, 2020 actually the hickok i own threeare very iffy on the. Hickok 6000a tube tester files adobe pdf files includes. For sale is reprint of hickok 534b tube tester manual. Calibration testing of the hickok model 800800a tube testers. Just a little video showing my tube tester station. Clean hickok 800 tube tester works well radio amp music. Hickok ca4 adapter data for 539b 750 752 800 1575 533a 600a. In most tube testers a 1020% variance in reading is a nonissue, but with the tweaks i see more consistent readings across different hickok tube testers. Feb 27, 2006 i did a search through the threds and read them all.
Hickok 534b dynamic mutual conductance tube tester manual. Adjust the bias control for a reading of 100 on the 3000 scale. These calibration guidelines serve as a model for a general outline on calibration. Obsolete tube types hickok 60006000a6005 tube testers. Calibration testing of the hickok model 800800a tube testers version 1. Hickok models 533, 600, 752, 800, 6000 tube tester 11 control knobs set.
Dynamic mutual conductance, tube, produced in usa, country. Measures mutual transconductance which is the best type of tube quality test. Manual is 12 pages long and includes 11x17 foldout of circuit diagram. Hickok customs services and international tracking provided. Feb 28, 2008 this is my best tube tester, a hickok 6000a. Eico 667 tube tester eico 667 tube tester 600a receiver tv ham radio bin d5 solid state tube tester jackson dynamic tube charts dynaquik tube tester 667 tube tester heathkit tc2 accurate instrument tube tester model hickok 600a tube tester dyna quik 600a tube tester receiver tv radio bin d4 vacuum tube tester checker hickok 600a eico 625 emc tube tube tester analyzer tube tester powers. Advertisements invariably show hickok tube testers originally priced much higher than many other brands, which partially accounts for their high resale value today. Hickok documentation, manuals, schematics, and catalogs. The roll chart is dated 1968 and i provide my compiled updated test data book that covers the early tubes such as 01a and. Consolidated test data for hickok model 533a600a605a tube.
Some deviation is to be expected from unit to unit depending on the year of manufacture. Tv3 and tv10 series tube tester data settings project. Operating instructions, parts list and schematic for the hickok 6000a tube tester. Contact and submission information below updates 20190623. The number one name in vintage tube testers is hickok, without any doubt. Hickok 800a tube tester service manual download, schematics. Calibration and testing of the hickok model 600600a tube testers version 4. The 800a is the same as the 800 but with the addition of sockets for compactrons and nuvistors. Jan 07, 2016 just a little video showing my tube tester station. Hickok 600 vs 800a vs 6000 discussion in ampscabs tech corner. There are often several european numbers for the same tube.
Hickok 800 tube tester operating manual with testing data including ca5 data. All of my manuals are scanned on a high end 11x17 scanner, cleaned up in, and printed on a business class laser printer. Supplementary data obsolete tube types model 539b539c tube testers note1. Tube data for hickok tube testers models of 532533533dm534534a534b600. The models i am considering, in lowest to highest price order are. Tube testers mutual conductance tube tester calibrated. I think your purchase is a good data point as it was run as an auction. Jul 30, 2009 help with a hickok tv7du setting line voltage. Printed from available copy or scanned from original at 600dpi. Also includes very nice cross reference for americanforeign numbers and cv numbers. Various lamps for hickok tube testers, including discount kits.
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. Radio tube tester test equipment schematics, data, and manuals. Does anyone know what the settings on a hickok 800 would be for kt88 tubes. Ca4, ca4750 adapter manual when used with 750 roll chart, 711966, 3200109, download. Note on the data chart a star following p1,p2, and p3 indicates that the english setting only is used 8. The push switches p5 and p6 are used to test an amplifier tube for gas content. I am now accepting new manuals for inclusion in this archive. You can write in english language into the forum not only in hungarian. Calibration testing of the hickok model 800 800a tube testers version 1. I did a search through the threds and read them all. Precision supplementary tube data booklet still has all usable pages. It is robust and durable and is available in three colors. The following scans of audio equipment manuals, brochures, catalogs, reports and other documents are presented for reference use.
Hickok revised and changed the 600 and 600a several times during the manufacturing life of the instrument. Tube testers 600 tube tester the trout underground. The letter, in the column that precedes the mutual conductance reading, indicates the setting for the function switch. I am going to take the plunge and purchase a tube tester. Standard tube data for the hickok 6000, 6000a, 6000b, 6005 tube testers.
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