Hickok 6000A Tube Tester Restoration
The Hickok 6000A is an update of the model 600 and added a removeable tube socket plate or "island" to make it easier to replace worn out sockets. It also tests transistors and it's one of the last models Hickok released.
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This tester is missing its top cover, but is otherwise complete. I plan to make a replacement top when time allows.
The front panel is in good condition, although it needs cleaning, and there's no missing parts or knobs. |
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A closeup of the meter. The tester can measure mutual conductance (Gm) or provide a quality measurement on the English reading scale. The tester does not have a Gm range selector switch like more expensive Hickoks. The range is selected by setting the Shunt control to a predetermined value for the desired range.
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The tube socket island on this tester dispenses with the older large 4-pin through 7-pin sockets to make room for newer bases. This plate has Octal, Loctal, 7-pin minature and 9-pin Noval/10-pin Noval+1 minatures, 9-pin Novar, 12-pin Compactron (Duodecar), and 5 and 7-pin Nuvistor sockets. Plus in the center of the Novar socket is a lamp test socket.
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more to come...
Page created 11/15/2021
Last edited 11/15/2021
Last edited 11/15/2021
