RadioBanter - View Single Post - Request opinions on Hickok 230 for Guitar Amp Repair

J.P. · August 31st 06, 02:19 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors

On 31 Aug 2006 03:47:13 GMT, (Michael Black)
wrote:

J.P. ) writes:
On Wed, 30 Aug 2006 15:30:39 -0500, jakdedert
wrote:

J.P. wrote:
I can get one of these for $200 plus shipping. Is this what I need for
use on a guitar amp building/repair workbench? thanks...J.P.

Very strange question....

Anyone who builds/repairs guitar amps should know the answer.

jak
Nothing strange about it! I am a rookie and am studying about guitar
amps and trying to build a work bench one tool at a time. I have a
Fluke meter and think my next tool should be a tube tester. I have no
clue as to how to use it nor do I have a big wad to buy one with so I
am looking for information instead of just buying something off of
Ebay with no idea of what I am getting. I would appreciate any
information I can get. Thank you...J.P.

But this newsgroup isn't about the repair of guitar amplifiers.
So indeed asking where the discussion is about repairing guitar
amplifiers would seem to be a far more appropriate place.

Now, had your question been whether the unit is good for testing
tubes, that might give a different response.

Michael VE2BVW
Well Michael, apparently, I need to rephrase my question. So, here is
a stab at it. I am a newby with some digital electronics in my
background, that is interested in building/repairing tube amplifiers.
It is my understanding that I will need a tube tester to test both
used and new tubes for quality.I am now getting the information that I
will probably need a scope and a signal injecter also. I will have to
learn to use the functions of these tools that I need.These tools need
to cover the frequencys of guitar amplifiers also.
What brands and model numbers of these tools would you suggest I
get, considering I am on a low budget. J.P.