I've not heard of this type before. Any hints on what it's worth (UK) and whether it's worth buying at what price? No warranty (apart from not DOA) or calibration - passes all self tests. Is it gross overkill for hobby electronics - i.e. should I stick with a 50 or 100 MHz scope or even a 2465 if one comes up cheap?
-- Dave Partridge (remove xwy from replyto email address)
"David C. Partridge" wrote in news:42e7f8d9$0$12893$ snipped-for-privacy@news.dial.pipex.com:
Major overkill for hobbyist use. 8-)
It's a programmable digital lab scope using 11K series plug-ins like the old 7000 series scopes.It has math processing capabilities,too.Even 7K plug-ins will fit with a minor mod to the rear plastic frame,but you don't get programmability with 7K PIs.
It will not be serviceable by TEK-US(don't know about outside the US),specific parts or documentation will not be available from TEK-US,it's considered "obsolete",same as the 24445/65 series. Trying to get op and service manuals will be difficult.
-- Jim Yanik jyanik at kua.net
Operating manuals is no problem, plenty around. Even as .pdf. Service manuals are rare, but if you are willing to pay there are a few sources.
Reparing services: None in Europe to from tektronix. You can try some specializied contractors, but that really high priced.
Thes scopes are nice if you NEED the processing power, but for a hobbyists use: I would not recommend it.
Pricing (2005) betwen 1200 and 3000 Euros, depending on plugins.
I'd stay with Jim's advice: With a 465B or ar 2445/2465 you are better of as a serious hobbyist. With a 7K series, you get even more bang for the buck ;-)
hth, Andreas
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