Wanted: cards for WE tube tester

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I'm looking for a complete set of cards for a Western Electric KS-15874 L2 tube
tester. (This was a WE-branded high-end Hickok Cardmatic, essentially the same
as the military USM-118 and the civilian model 1234.) By "complete set" I mean
the so-called general set, cards for non-WE tubes. Condition needs to be as
good as possible, and I would like blanks, calibration cards, and the punch for
making new cards.

I've checked e**y and the usual sources, but thought I'd ask whether somebody
here might have the tester and cards stashed in a closet (new and never used,
of course).

Thanks for looking.

Avery W3AVE
Potomac, Md.

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AComarow <acomarow@aol.com> wrote:
>I'm looking for a complete set of cards for a Western Electric KS-15874 L2 tube
>tester. (This was a WE-branded high-end Hickok Cardmatic, essentially the same
>as the military USM-118 and the civilian model 1234.) By "complete set" I mean
>the so-called general set, cards for non-WE tubes. Condition needs to be as
>good as possible, and I would like blanks, calibration cards, and the punch for
>making new cards.

Will the cardmatic cards work in these machines?
You might ask on rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors since there are a couple of
Cardmatic users who are regulars there.

You can also check with Chaffee Hickok at 707-544-4122.
--scott

--
"C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."

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Chris Hornbeck <chrishornbeckremovethis@att.net> wrote in message news:<fefvq0l4vinknaqnadj90p04b5r4hhbn2k@4ax.com>...
> On 03 Dec 2004 00:41:27 GMT, acomarow@aol.com (AComarow) wrote:
>
> >I'm looking for a complete set of cards for a Western Electric KS-15874 L2 tube
> >tester. (This was a WE-branded high-end Hickok Cardmatic, essentially the same
> >as the military USM-118 and the civilian model 1234.) By "complete set" I mean
> >the so-called general set, cards for non-WE tubes. Condition needs to be as
> >good as possible, and I would like blanks, calibration cards, and the punch for
> >making new cards.
> >
> >I've checked e**y and the usual sources, but thought I'd ask whether somebody
> >here might have the tester and cards stashed in a closet (new and never used,
> >of course).
>
> You're doubtless familiar with Fair Radio Sales
> http://www.fairradio.com/
> but they're fun to check with from time to time anyway.
>
> Good luck in your search,
>
> Chris Hornbeck
> " ** .......... :-0 !!!! "

I do check Fair Radio periodically, but haven't lately, and you're
right--it's fun. Thanks for the reminder.

Avery W3AVE

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Hello Avery.

I am pretty sure I can put together a complete set for you. It's a
lot of work, and the cards are scarce these days, so it won't be
cheap. But if you are interested drop me an email at
mrtube@tubesontheweb.com.

-Phil WB5PVL


On 03 Dec 2004 00:41:27 GMT, acomarow@aol.com (AComarow) wrote:

>I'm looking for a complete set of cards for a Western Electric KS-15874 L2 tube
>tester. (This was a WE-branded high-end Hickok Cardmatic, essentially the same
>as the military USM-118 and the civilian model 1234.) By "complete set" I mean
>the so-called general set, cards for non-WE tubes. Condition needs to be as
>good as possible, and I would like blanks, calibration cards, and the punch for
>making new cards.
>
>I've checked e**y and the usual sources, but thought I'd ask whether somebody
>here might have the tester and cards stashed in a closet (new and never used,
>of course).
>
>Thanks for looking.
>
>Avery W3AVE
>Potomac, Md.