[Boatanchors] Funny Craig's list Ad for Oscilloscope

[John Flood]

I had one of these (working!) on my table at one of the local fleas a year 
or two ago, dropped off by another club member ho had built the kit in the 
60's.  As I expected, no one was interested in it.  A young kid, probably Jr. 
High School age was looking at it late in the AM, asking about it, I explained 
what it was showed him how it worked.  He looked at the price tag I had on it, 
$10 or so, and frowned.  I told him he could have it for free if it was ok with 
his parents.  His eyes grew as he said "No kidding?" He ran off and dragged his 
dad back.  His dad checked for active smoke generation and told him OK but you 
have to carry it!  No small feat for someone of his size! I'll never forget his 
smile as he went away but realized it's the same smile I still get today but it 
doesn't last as long as my toys are heavier and the pain sets in guicker and 
lasts longer!

John Flood
KB1FQG 



----- Original Message ----
> From: J. Forster <jfor at quik.com>
> To: n7rk at cox.net
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> Sent: Tue, July 13, 2010 10:06:31 AM
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Funny Craig's list Ad for Oscilloscope
> 
> The Eico 460 was actually a pretty good scope. It was well after WWII or
> Korea, more like late 50s / early 60s.
> 
> I built one from a kit in about 1960 to replace my earlier Eico 425 which
> was a POS. It was my pride and joy.
> 
> Remember, this was an affordable 'scope in the days when Tek scopes were
> still only a dream for all but millionairs.
> 
> It was something like 5 to 10 MHz, DC coupled as I remember.
> 
> Best,
> 
> -John
> 
> =====================================
> 
> 
> > I guess it would take to long to look this up with google and find out
> > what it is.
> >
> > http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/atq/1837116224.html
> 
> 
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