Posted on Friday, 8th January 2010 by Auw Jimmy

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I manage to secure one vintage tube tester, a Hickok 539B. This is an ultimate tester, Lab grade, and one of the most wanted tester on eBay. Don’t ask how much did I pay for this. This is also a very heavy tester. I believe it’s over 10 Kgs. So please also don’t ask the shipping cost to deliver this item from other continent.

hickok-539b

It has dedicated meter to monitor the AC line voltage. The reason is, during the testing process, the line voltage may have some sag which will affect the measurement result. So with this dedicated meter, we can confirm whether we have a drop on the AC line voltage or not.

line-meter

A dedicated bias meter. Also very useful to measure regulator tube, like 0A to 0D tubes.

vr-meter

A huge main meter to show the micromhos value. We have six different signal here.

main-meter

The top view from the tester. Many socket to cover almost most of your needs! An optional even more sockets is available also, most likely on eBay.

top-plate

The outer appearance does need a big rework. I’m thinking a nice brown wooden case. Also this unit must be recalibrated prior serious usage.



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8 Responses to “Hickok 539B Tube Tester”

  1. Arie Says:
    January 12th, 2010 at 16:08

    salute buat Pak Jimmy nih!! :D

    salam,
    Arie



  2. tony Says:
    July 22nd, 2010 at 23:06

    Pak, testernya mo dilego kaga ?



  3. Jimmy Auw Says:
    July 23rd, 2010 at 22:51

    Hi Pak Tony,
    Tentu tidak Pak. Dapetinnya susah setengah mati soalnya.
    Thanks.



  4. Henry Says:
    August 25th, 2010 at 11:40

    Is the tester for sale



  5. Auw Jimmy Says:
    August 25th, 2010 at 15:29

    Definitely not…
    Sorry.



  6. Kendylle wessell Says:
    October 10th, 2010 at 04:18

    i have a 1963 539B will all the original manuals and accessories.
    would anyone want to buy it??



  7. MARIO Says:
    October 17th, 2010 at 08:41

    HOW MUCH FOR YOUR 1963 539B TESTER…PLEASE GET BACK TO ME… THANX



  8. Michael Says:
    November 5th, 2010 at 02:17

    How much for the tester?



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