I have a room full of 1950's sound equipment & I don't know what this stuff is, and more importantly, whether it's worth anything. Here's a sample of what I've got:
-HP model 120A oscilloscope
-audio oscillator model TS-382D/U by Trav-ler
-sweep oscillator HP model 6860
-HP Ratio meter model 416A
-Telonic sweep generator
-SKL fast rise pulse generator model 503A
-sorenson & co 500BB Nobatron
-HP 8551B spectrum analyzer-rfb
-Fisher electrophotometer
-Behlman invertron
-HP voltmeter calibrator model 738AR
-Tektronix type 181 time-mark generator
-HP 851B spectrum analyzer
-HP 400H vacuum tube voltmeter
-Ocama receiver radar R-484/APR-14
Is any of this stuff worth anything, or should I just throw it out? I'm thinking of selling it on E-bay, but I'd like to find out what it's worth first. I've got much more than I've listed, but it's all old, dusty, and quite beyond me! Anyone have any ideas?

Hi, Eric,

Most of the goodies you listed don't fit into the category of "sound equipment" but rather test equipment and some of it wouldn't be used with audio equipment. Don't throw it out, for heaven's sake. That would be a sin to those who need some test equipment but can't afford lot. Very little in that list will bring a high price on ebay --- what am I saying? You never know what's going to happen on ebay. Just don't be one of those who says, "I don't have the slightest idea what this stuff is but it all works perfectly." You could check around to see if there's a needy vo-tech school (public, not a private trade school) who would be interested in some of it. It would be nice to have a controlled way of giving some of the stuff away if you are otherwise going to deposit it in a dumpster. Trouble is, you don't want your "donations" to end up on ebay so the recipient can score off your generosity.

What to do, what to do.

Dean

: I have a room full of 1950's sound equipment & I don't know what this stuff is, and more importantly, whether it's worth anything. Here's a sample of what I've got:
: -HP 8551B spectrum analyzer-rfb

You have several interesting pieces of equipment. E.g. the spectrum analyzer is a valuable item. Radio amateurs will pay $1000 and more, if it is in good working condition and the frequency spectrum covered is broad enough.
Gidi Verheijen

Do you have both parts of the 8551B Spectrum analyzer?
If so how much do you want them.
I currently have one I need parts for.

Thank you for your time.

David Slapo, Jr.

Dear Sir,
I am interesting in -SKL fast rise pulse generator model 503A very much. Do you have some specification?
Do you want to buuy it?
Please tell me what 's a price?
Thank you.
Narong Saengkaew

This stuff ussually sells on eBay for around $15 each. I would not throw it away, and if this is in really good shape, sell it for a lot more

: I have a room full of 1950's sound equipment & I don't know what this stuff is, and more importantly, whether it's worth anything. Here's a sample of what I've got:
: -HP model 120A oscilloscope
: -audio oscillator model TS-382D/U by Trav-ler
: -sweep oscillator HP model 6860
: -HP Ratio meter model 416A
: -Telonic sweep generator
: -SKL fast rise pulse generator model 503A
: -sorenson & co 500BB Nobatron
: -HP 8551B spectrum analyzer-rfb
: -Fisher electrophotometer
: -Behlman invertron
: -HP voltmeter calibrator model 738AR
: -Tektronix type 181 time-mark generator
: -HP 851B spectrum analyzer
: -HP 400H vacuum tube voltmeter
: -Ocama receiver radar R-484/APR-14
: Is any of this stuff worth anything, or should I just throw it out? I'm thinking of selling it on E-bay, but I'd like to find out what it's worth first. I've got much more than I've listed, but it's all old, dusty, and quite beyond me! Anyone have any ideas?

: I have a room full of 1950's sound equipment & I don't know what this stuff is, and more importantly, whether it's worth anything. Here's a sample of what I've got:
: -HP model 120A oscilloscope
: -audio oscillator model TS-382D/U by Trav-ler
: -sweep oscillator HP model 6860
: -HP Ratio meter model 416A
: -Telonic sweep generator
: -SKL fast rise pulse generator model 503A
: -sorenson & co 500BB Nobatron
: -HP 8551B spectrum analyzer-rfb
: -Fisher electrophotometer
: -Behlman invertron
: -HP voltmeter calibrator model 738AR
: -Tektronix type 181 time-mark generator
: -HP 851B spectrum analyzer
: -HP 400H vacuum tube voltmeter
: -Ocama receiver radar R-484/APR-14
: Is any of this stuff worth anything, or should I just throw it out? I'm thinking of selling it on E-bay, but I'd like to find out what it's worth first. I've got much more than I've listed, but it's all old, dusty, and quite beyond me! Anyone have any ideas?

Interested in the HP 851B/8551B. Price and availeability. Thanks,

Pedro

Do you still have the HP 416a?

:: I have a room full of 1950's sound equipment & I don't know what this stuff is, and more importantly, whether it's worth anything. Here's a sample of what I've got:
:: -HP model 120A oscilloscope
:: -audio oscillator model TS-382D/U by Trav-ler
:: -sweep oscillator HP model 6860
:: -HP Ratio meter model 416A
:: -Telonic sweep generator
:: -SKL fast rise pulse generator model 503A
:: -sorenson & co 500BB Nobatron
:: -HP 8551B spectrum analyzer-rfb
:: -Fisher electrophotometer
:: -Behlman invertron
:: -HP voltmeter calibrator model 738AR
:: -Tektronix type 181 time-mark generator
:: -HP 851B spectrum analyzer
:: -HP 400H vacuum tube voltmeter
:: -Ocama receiver radar R-484/APR-14
:: Is any of this stuff worth anything, or should I just throw it out? I'm thinking of selling it on E-bay, but I'd like to find out what it's worth first. I've got much more than I've listed, but it's all old, dusty, and quite beyond me! Anyone have any ideas?
:
:Interested in the HP 851B/8551B. Price and availeability. Thanks,
:
:Pedro

:I have a room full of 1950's sound equipment & I don't know what this stuff is, and more importantly, whether it's worth anything. Here's a sample of what I've got:
:-HP model 120A oscilloscope
:-audio oscillator model TS-382D/U by Trav-ler
:-sweep oscillator HP model 6860
:-HP Ratio meter model 416A
:-Telonic sweep generator
:-SKL fast rise pulse generator model 503A
:-sorenson & co 500BB Nobatron
:-HP 8551B spectrum analyzer-rfb
:-Fisher electrophotometer
:-Behlman invertron
:-HP voltmeter calibrator model 738AR
:-Tektronix type 181 time-mark generator
:-HP 851B spectrum analyzer
:-HP 400H vacuum tube voltmeter
:-Ocama receiver radar R-484/APR-14
:Is any of this stuff worth anything, or should I just throw it out? I'm thinking of selling it on E-bay, but I'd like to find out what it's worth first. I've got much more than I've listed, but it's all old, dusty, and quite beyond me! Anyone have any ideas?
:Never throw anything away. What you don't want would suit me fine. Problem is that you probably live so far away from me that the freight would be several times the price of the items.
You have not said if any of the equipment is in working order. You also say that the list you put up is only a small part of the available equipment. May we all know what the rest of the items are. In your list there is hardly any audio equipment. I would be particularly interested in oscilloscopes and signal generators........but the shipping problem is a major issue!
Anton