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lnx64 09-05-2012 09:24 AM

Color Bar Generator
 
Not exactly broadcasting gear but: http://www.ebay.com/itm/SENCORE-CG13...item337bb59970

Does this look like a good tool for me to add to my collection? Also, what exactly are "Gun killers"? I don't want it destroying my TV's, lol.

dieseljeep 09-05-2012 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by lnx64 (Post 3046923)
Not exactly broadcasting gear but: http://www.ebay.com/itm/SENCORE-CG13...item337bb59970

Does this look like a good tool for me to add to my collection? Also, what exactly are "Gun killers"? I don't want it destroying my TV's, lol.

I never used the gun killers on my generators. They were made to connect to the control grid leads of the CRT socket. That was for setting purity.
All I did was turn down the screen controls for the green and blue guns. It was less trouble than using the gun killers.
Sencores were a little more expensive and also more stable. :yes:

bob91343 09-05-2012 10:18 AM

I have a Lectrotech (?) color bar generator for sale; if you are interested PM me.

lnx64 09-05-2012 07:11 PM

I don't know much about that generator either. How much are you looking for it, I'm not looking to spend much.

bob91343 09-06-2012 12:18 AM

I figure $25 plus freight would work for me. It's already in a box; the last guy flaked.

lnx64 09-06-2012 11:10 PM

Is there a model number? I'm curious about it.

bob91343 09-07-2012 12:32 AM

Model V6-B.

lnx64 09-07-2012 10:42 PM

Hmm, after comparing the two, I'll have to pass, sorry.. The Sencore seems to have a few more controls that can adjust more parameters, including interlace control, which will come in handy. So I purchased the Sencore.

bob91343 09-07-2012 10:59 PM

No problem; you do what's best for yourself. Maybe someone else will want mine.

lnx64 09-07-2012 11:51 PM

My only question about these generators, where do I attach the gator clips to? Directly to the VHF terminals, or to an RF modulators composite input?

bob91343 09-08-2012 12:03 AM

I believe they go to the CRT base to short out individual electron guns. Frankly I don't know much about this stuff, as I am not a TV person. Surely there is a manual available online.

lnx64 09-08-2012 12:06 AM

I can't find anything Sadly.

lnx64 09-08-2012 12:14 AM

Ok it's RF 300Ohm, just clamps on the screw terminals.

lnx64 09-17-2012 11:48 PM

Doesn't work. Has the brightest hum bars I have ever seen, but does appear to make patterns, but some locking issues.

Took it apart, and I see these wonderfully old caps.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...n/IMG_1072.jpg

Yea, lets fix that before it's powered again.

dieseljeep 09-18-2012 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by lnx64 (Post 3048291)
Doesn't work. Has the brightest hum bars I have ever seen, but does appear to make patterns, but some locking issues.

Took it apart, and I see these wonderfully old caps.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...n/IMG_1072.jpg

Yea, lets fix that before it's powered again.

That baby is really old! All discrete circuitry.
The old style 'lytic is dated 1966. :D


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