#ThingsYouFindInBarns

2025-09-04

Things you find in barns, part 13.

Beside and under this hefty #motorola applications manual in a very crowded part of the barn I noticed this complete #NorskData ND-320 #Terminal (Tandberg TDV 2200/9) which probably was connected to a ND-500 mini. At first glance it seems to be in a good shape and I plan to test it and see if it works as is.

”…It [the TDV 2200] won several awards for ergonomic design, and its keyboard was widely considered to be one of the best on the market. …”
From: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/TDV_22

#NordData #Tandberg
#retroComputing #electronics #computers
#ThingsYouFindInBarns

A big orange colored bound bool rests on top of something. Beside it a large beige keyboard with orange, grey and beige keys can be seen resting against a wall. It has Swedish keyboard layout and extra shortcut keys for a word processor. At the top part of the image a smaller computer keyboard  without housing is partially seen.
2025-09-04

Things you find in barns, part 12.

This #hp #signalGenerator Model 606A from the year 1969 (yes, it is heavy!) seems to be quite capable for its age. For sure requires proper renovation. Lovely #UI.

#hewlettPackard
#retroElectronics #electronics #diy #technicalInstrument #hamradio
#ThingsYouFindInBarns

Large desktop device with beige-brown metal cover, aluminum panel, two analog instruments on the right, a rotary black selector knob under each, center a majestic black knob for frequency selection with a radio-like analog display of selected frequency on multiple ranges at once. Left of that black knob for frequency range selection. Some jacks can be seen as well.
2025-09-04

Things you find in barns, part 11.

This #hp #oscilloscope is a beauty and I intend to give it some well needed TLC.

#hewlettPackard #audio #measurement #measuringEquipment
#retroElectronics #electronics #diy #technicalInstrument
#ThingsYouFindInBarns

Rack panel mounted device with large, round orange colored  cathode ray tube, the display, somewhat in center with many black and red rotary knobs, banana jacks and toggle switches.
2025-09-04

Things you find in barns, part 10.

Back in the day when your #oscilloscope had proper warm-up (heat-up!) time. This power supply for the Model 517A is heavy(!)
#textronix #powerSupply #hamradio
#retroElectronics #electronics #diy #technicalInstrument
#ThingsYouFindInBarns

A dirty 19 inch aluminum rack panel with a few fuses. Prominently showing the logo of the manufacturer and the model number of the oscilloscope it once powered.
2025-09-01

Things you find in barns, part 8.

Unit Oscillators: ”[These]Unit Oscillators are general-purpose radiofrequency power sources covering the ranges of 250 to 960 Mc and 180 to 600 Mc, respectively. These members of the convenient Unit Instrument line can be used to drive bridges, slotted lines, impedance comparators, and other measuring equipment. Used with a volt-meter and attenuator, they provide accurately known output voltages for the testing of receivers. (…)” Operating Instructions for the TYPES 1209-C AND ·CL UNIT OSCILLATORS, GENERAL RADIO COMPANY, June 1966.

#amateurRadio #hamRadio #oscillator #frequencySource #metering #measuringEquipment #retroElectronics #electronics #diy #technicalInstrument #ThingsYouFindInBarns

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