HP 3300A Vintage Function Generator Repair

The HP 3300A I featured in the previous video needed a little TLC. Here is the video of the repair and adjustment of this great analog function generator.

Companion video on the HP 3300 series oscillators:    • Vintage HP Function Generators: HP 3300A, ...  
Companion video of the HP 3310A calibration:    • HP 3300A Vintage Function Generator Repair  

Chapters:
00:00 Problems with my HP 3300A
01:42 Principle of operation and schematics overview
03:41 Overview of the inside of the instrument
07:50 Power supply adjustments
09:08 We hit a snag!
10:42 Chasing the fault
15:42 Found the bad component in the oven?
18:30 Second issue found and fixed
19:43 Late revelation, and ultimate fix
22:43 Sinewave shaper explanation and adjustment
27:37 All fixed! Bill an Dave would be proud.

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