Let's get Slider (aka Mark Vaughan) a nice 4-channel DSO with math functions!

[Vortex1]

I would rather like to get rid of this HP8640B RF signal generator. It weighs a ton though and shipping it would be a pain.
Here's an idea of the price range that they are going for... or rather what is being _asked_ for, on EBay:
http://www.ebay.tv/sch/i.html?_sop=3&_nkw=hp+8640b&_frs=1
I know mine has Opt 003 but I can't remember if it has the other options, and it's behind a pile of other stuff right now. I do plan to pull it out and fool around with it in a week or so though... 

I also have a handful of new-old-stock Motorola MC1590G precision wideband amplifiers with AGC, I'd like to get 10 dollars US each for them. Asking price on Ebay is between 10 and 20 dollars each.

Hi TK

I'm sure your price would be very reasonable, but will have to regrettably decline the item, as I have been suffering with a severe lower back problem and another boat anchor would probably be a major pain.
   Already have a few of the MC1590G's. Maybe someone else will take up your offer.

Kind Regards
Vortex1

[ramset]

Vortex1
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Wonderful Model !!
This is a proper path for success as well as being a good steward of precious resources .
We need to stick as close as possible to this Model.


Thank you


Chet

[tinman]

Pardon me for butting in here, but this discussion seems slightly... er.... ridiculous.

The people who wanted to donate have already done so, the goal has been met and exceeded in only 14 hours from the time it started. The donations have been for the most part small.... Brad dug deep and made a big one and we all should be thanking him for that. I'm sure that different people see different causes as "worthy" and some who have not contributed here may contribute to others in the future, and vice-versa. Some who are unable to contribute monetarily but might otherwise want to, like me, may find their situations change in the future, or we may contribute in different ways like with time or references or explanations. Some who have contributed might find their situations have changed and might regret chipping in with money that could have gone elsewhere! The key point is that nobody is being forced to contribute and the goal is an honest one and stated up-front. Some people resent the term "charity" and don't like to be put in the position of accepting "charity" because it offends their pride. Perhaps there is a subtle difference between receiving a "gift" and accepting "charity". Pride goeth before a fall, I think is the saying that applies here.

I would have to agree TK,the job is done.
i see worthy causes to be those who actually build and experiment,not talk,talk,talk-and Mark(slider) is a builder--always has been. My donation was actually going toward your scope TK,but when i returned from vacation i see yours had already been taken care of-so Mark was next on the hit list lol. I have had many people donate stuff to me and my reserch,and it was time to give back.

I dont need any proposals to be submitted first,i can clearly see who dose the hard yard's,and those i believe will put this equipment to good use-regardless of outcome. As my free time has become extreemly limited in the last year,and i have very little time to build and test,i have decided to help out in a financial way insted-->and i'll be there for the next one as well.

Anyway--job well done i think.

[TinselKoala]

Hi TK

I'm sure your price would be very reasonable, but will have to regrettably decline the item, as I have been suffering with a severe lower back problem and another boat anchor would probably be a major pain.
   Already have a few of the MC1590G's. Maybe someone else will take up your offer.

Kind Regards
Vortex1

No problemo, the HP RF generator makes a great doorstop in drafty conditions, and I do plan to use it myself (for about half an hour) in a week or so for some equipment checkouts. It can even be used as a low-power AM or FM radio transmitter since it can be modulated by external audio input.

I think I have about 24 of the amplifiers and I'll never have a use for more than one or two. They are all still on their blue plastic factory holder things to keep the leads unbent, too. I wonder why you have some... they aren't exactly everyday stock items like 741s or 555s.

[Vortex1]

No problemo, the HP RF generator makes a great doorstop in drafty conditions, and I do plan to use it myself (for about half an hour) in a week or so for some equipment checkouts. It can even be used as a low-power AM or FM radio transmitter since it can be modulated by external audio input.

I think I have about 24 of the amplifiers and I'll never have a use for more than one or two. They are all still on their blue plastic factory holder things to keep the leads unbent, too. I wonder why you have some... they aren't exactly everyday stock items like 741s or 555s.

Hi TK

Yes I have couple of old HP generators, one with FM and modulation, so heavy I can barely lift them anymore. Fortunately, I don't have to, they permanently keep the bench from flying away. Also have a few GR Freq synthesizers..very old school.
As for components, having worked in the industry for over 40 years, parts reps were always changing suppliers, and as I was friends with them, they would gift me their old leftover sales kit bags, lots of samples of all types. I've lost track of everything I have, but try to inventory it now and again. Finding things is the problem here as I now probably could outfit a small surplus store like "Fertiks," one of my old surplus shopping spots in N.E Phila.

Regards, Vortex1 / ION