This has been great advice. I realized the next day after I wrote about
the failure of the HP 5328A that just because one fails after 5 years,
that doesn't mean they all will.

You know, it did seem to be the time base that had failed in my 5328A.
Testing showed signals being squared up at the input circuits. The
display was working completely. The unit would just not count anything,
period. I do not feel competent to work on such equipment. My hold on
electronic knowledge has always been shaky. It might go far enough to
fix simple old tube radios, but more complex stuff, either theory or
hands-on troubleshooting techniques, just doesn't stay with me. After
years of breaking electronic things worse trying to fix 'em, I know my
limitations.

Therefore I just threw this fine old piece of equipment away. It was
like parting with a sleek grayhound who just hadn't worked out as a
pet.

Leonard


Dang, should have put it on ebay, probably would have got $50 for it as
a parts unit or fixer. I know I would have at least paid shipping to
have it sent to me.


To tell you the truth, I was also angry at it. I still feel guility
though!
It is iust like getting rid of the purebred faithful, but sickly, dog.

Leonard


Yeah, I know what you mean... I did the same sort of thing a few years
ago, but with parts and components that I had accumulated over the years.
Among the things that went into the garbage were a dozen or so Raytheon
CK722 metal case transistors still in their original plastic bubble wrapper.
Collectors' items now!!! Lots of other old-but-nice-to-have transistors,
ICs, etc.. heavy sigh
At the time, I was recovering from a divorce that sent me spiraling into
depression, and before I knew what happened, it was too late. I also threw
away a bunch of used, but still good vacuum tubes that would be worth $5 -
$15 each in today's market. I chunked a couple old HP 200CD oscillators
that were on my bench begging to be restored, but, alas......

Anyway, I've learned my lesson, and hope you have too... Even if you
REALLY want to get rid of something, advertise here or on Ebay.. Chances
are that somebody will take it off your hands and you'll make a few bucks in
the process.

Cheers!!!!!!
--
Dave M
MasonDG44 at comcast dot net (Just substitute the appropriate characters in
the address)

Never take a laxative and a sleeping pill at the same time!!