Hi
I have stumbled over a nice old Tektronix 465 in a extreamly good condition. I looks bran new, and everything works perfectly. I am just wondering about when is has been made. The serial number is
708891. Is this a new or old production? I have found a manual for 465 but it refers to a serial number that starts with a Bxxxxxx.Peter
It was probably made in the UK or Holland
7xxxxx is definetely Heerenveen/Netherland prodution. UK/Channel Islands would be 1xxxxx. Late unit, not latest but one of the last made in NL. Has all updates/changes the Bxxxxx manuals show. So the Bxxxxx Manual is perfect for this scope you mention .
Looks it has been taken well care for, so you will enjoy it for a long time. The electrolytc capsin LV pwr supply might cause some trouble sooner or later, but this can be easily fixed.
Check the free manuals at bama.sbc.edu
hth, Andreas
Thanx. Yes, it says on the rear: Made in Holland.
Even though my Philips PM3217 is newer the 465 is a vbetter replacement and in a better condition.
-- Peter Andersen
Tek465 clearly outperforms a PM3217. And workmanship, durability: Tek
465 is really preferred.Later Philips model got better, compared with a Tek.
My personal opinion: Sell the Philips. Keep the Tek, it will serve you well..
hth, Andreas
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