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List:       classiccmp
Subject:    Re: (fwd) FS: Tektronix 575 Transistor Curve Tracer (Surrey, UK) (fwd)
From:       ard () p850ug1 ! demon ! co ! uk (Tony Duell)
Date:       2001-04-29 18:21:56
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> ATTENTION UK Classiccmpers:   I found this lurking in a ham radio
> newsgroup. The last line of the message is what got my attention.  Also,
> the 575 is a pretty nice piece of gear, especially if it can be rescued
> from being sent (working) to the landfill.

I have one of these instruments myself (just checking it's not gone 
walkabout, since I am fairly near Surrey...). It's an excellent device if 
you need to test semiconductors (diodes, transistors, FETs, etc). It is 
large (about the size of a 500 series 'scope) and heavy. And it contains 
valves.

> Would also be ideal as a boat anchor.  Money?  Yes, I'd like some,
> so get your accountant to figure out the new price (thousands),
> add inflation, and then take off a lot for depreciation, add even
> more for rare collectable status, and take off another few zillion
> 'cos I'm such a warm-hearted generous idiot.  Or just make an offer.

I am not making an offer (I can't house a second one!), but having 
rescued 2 of these instruments and got them to good homes, I would 
consider that a fair offer would be a few 10's of pounds for a working 
one. A little more if there's the (excellent) manual with it.

-tony


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