G'Day All, I'm interested in purchasing a used oscilloscope for general consumer electronics repairs (all types). Therefore, I would greatly appreciate your feedback regarding the minimum specifications needed for the unit. Also, any specifics on what to avoid would be helpful. Thanks in advance.
RFH: Oscilloscope
Mar 07, 2007
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Buy it on eBay and you can get a 100 MHz dual trace delayed sweep scope for < $100 if you are patient. Why buy less specs to save a couple of bucks?
Been looking at this.Anybody have one??
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I would always like to have an analog scope around or at least a 10 or 12 bit vertical resolution scope. The Hamegs still have both digital and analog in one scope. I was trying to get info on the above scope for a friend.
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Both amateur radio swap meets (hamfests) and Ebay can be of much help along these lines.
For general use, as you state, I would suggest a Tektronix 460 or
470 series for a portable/bench combo, or a Tektronix 7603 for bench alone.If you go after a 7603, you will also need a 7B53 time base module, and a 7A26 vertical module (both readily available).
All the above are well within the $75-$250 range, depending on vintage, features, and condition.
Happy hunting.
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Go for a a Tektronix 465 or a 475, you'll get these for a reasonable price. And these scope will serve you well.
just my 2 cts.
hth, Andreas
Thanks Andreas!
Thanks Anton!
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