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Sencore TC-28 "The Hybrider" Mighty Mite series Solid-state tube and transistor/FET tester

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Sencore TC-28 "The Hybrider" Mighty Mite series Solid-state tube and transistor/FET tester

The Sencore TC-28 "The Hybrider" (also called Mighty Mite series) is a vintage solid-state tube and transistor/FET tester from around 1970, made by Sencore in Sioux Falls, SD.
 
 
It is a rugged, portable/service-grade instrument popular with technicians for testing a wide range of vacuum tubes (including many modern/guitar amp types like 6L6, EL34, 6550, and sweep tubes), transistors, FETs, and diodes. Key features include:
  • Emission (cathode strength) test with multiple load settings.
  • Highly sensitive grid leakage/emission test (one of its strongest points, detecting issues many other testers miss).
  • Shorts detection (meter-based on TC-28 for better precision; uses lockout switches for accuracy).
  • Life test (drops filament voltage to assess remaining life, especially useful for power tubes).
  • Large panel meter for readings (Bad/Questionable/Good scales).
  • Multiple tube sockets (typically 13) and transistor test jacks.
  • Compact but solid build: approx. 15" x 12" x 5", ~14 lbs. AC-powered (105-125V).
     
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It is an emissions-type tester. it excels at practical "go/no-go" checks for repair/service work. Manuals, tube setup charts (often 100+ pages), and rebuild kits (e.g., recap capacitors) are available. It is well-regarded for durability and ease of use, I have checked some tubes like 6BA6s and others and it appears to be working as it should though like any 50+ year-old unit, it may need capacitor replacement, cleaning, and calibration for best performance.
 
 I am selling is as is as described.
  I have checked some tubes like 6BA6s and others and it appears to be working as it should
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