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Originally Posted by Chris K
Interesting because in the HP model line of sweeper generators, this was the model that superseded the 8601 I’ve been using to align the RCA 📺 that’s been giving me grief the past few months. I was under the assumption it would be a similar instrument that would do the same type of work.
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Unfortunately you initially got a bummer unit. From experience, the alignment of old tvs is far from foolproof. I have tested and used a variety of test instruments to do the job and the 8600a/8601a combo to me has been the most accurate and convenient solution. Nothing is perfect but these devices for what they do come close.
They have done a terrific job on my tvs and communications receivers. I recently aligned my RCA AR88D with them and the receiver is now amazing. The alignment of the RCA CT100 was a breeze and the HP duo identified the subtle tuner bypass capacitor fault which I expect has gone unnoticed by other CT100 owners. I can say the alignment of my CT100 using the HP8600a/8601a is as best as could be.
The key is building up a rapport with your equipment to get a good feel of it's operations.
In your case, you did choose one of the most difficult early TV sets to align! So don't feel disparaged.