Re: WTB DM44 for Tektronix 465B Oscilliscope

Sam Jacobson wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@4ax.com:

If you have no experience in installing one,then you can possibly damage your scope to where it's not worth anything anymore.

You are also going to need the proper ribbon cable set for the DM44 option. And the DM44 service manual!!

I would not advise it.Buy or trade for a complete 465BDM44.

(21.5 years at TEK service centers;repair and cal of scopes,T&M,and TV products.)

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Jim Yanik
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When I bought my 465B a number of years ago, I started thinking the same thing. Fortunately, I had the complete service manual and I was able to see how much work it would be to install, and I could also see that it would make the scope much harder to get into if it ever needed service.

Finally, I realized that most if its functions could be done better with the newer instruments I already have. Do I gave up on this quest and have never regretted it.

If you really want the DM44, you'd be much better off buying a complete 465B/DM44 and selling your 465B.

BTW, the 465B is still a great scope. ;-)

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----------------------------------------------- Jim Adney snipped-for-privacy@vwtype3.org Madison, WI 53711 USA

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I am not shure if the OP is just willing to replace the DM44 on his

465B . Or if he is going to install one on his 465B that is right now without the dmm.

In the latter case, this would also mean some metal cut ourt in the housing of the 465B scope. Hard to do withourt proper tools.

I'd go with Jim recommendation: Buy a complete 465B/DM44.

just my 2cts. ;-)

Andreas

Hello all,

I am sorry for taking so long to get back to you all. It has just been a rather busy week.

However I wanted to thank you all for the input. And, following the consensus, I will, hold off buying a DM44 for my 465B as I do not have the skill to install one, as well as that it simply ounds like a bad idea trying to add a DM to the Tek.

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the help.

Respectfully,

Sam