Whats a good tube tester?

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by Electronic M

I have used a B&K dynajet 606 for about 1.5 decades now, and have found it to be fairly reliable. They will do almost all octal and newer types.

Some have mocked it and suggested I buy a some fancy overpriced Hickok mutual conductance model, but I've never seen any advantage to doing so.

I have my B&K Dyna-Jet 707 for about 48 years. It's a little beat now, from carrying it in the trunk of my car, when still doing TV repair work. I also have a Tripplett mutual conductance job, that even tests some crazy looking transmitting tubes. Too much work with the setup.
The B&K is not just a simple emissions tester like a Heathkit or Eico. It's considerly better than that.