The Hickok 6000A is a rugged, professional-grade mutual conductance tube tester from the golden age of tube electronics. Produced in the early 1960s, it offers a reliable way to test a broad range of tubes with Hickok’s proven dynamic test method.
Key Features:
- Gm (Mutual Conductance) Testing – True performance testing under operating conditions
- Tests Virtually All Common Tube Types – Octal, 7-pin, 9-pin miniature, Loctal, and Compactron
- Easy Setup – Built-in roll chart and setup switches simplify testing
- Shorts & Grid Leakage Detection – With dedicated neon indicators and test buttons
- Large Analog Meter – Clear Gm and “Good/Bad” scale for instant tube evaluation
- Line Voltage Calibration – Ensures consistent readings regardless of power variations
- Separate Filament Switch – Speeds up testing of multiple tubes with the same filament
Condition:
Professionally serviced and calibrated. All key capacitors and components updated. Cleaned, verified with reference tubes, and ready for bench or shop use.
The Hickok 6000A is a workhorse tester for audio engineers, radio restorers, and tube sellers who need accurate and repeatable results with minimal hassle.
The case shows signs of normal wear for a tube tester of this age.
The manual is available to download here
This Hickok 6000A tube tester is $650 plus shipping to the lower 48 states only because of the weight.
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