[Boatanchors] Oscilloscope Recommendations

[Mike A]

On Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 12:07:04PM -0500, Mike A wrote:
> On Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 10:01:43AM -0700, Peter Loron wrote:
> > Bill, there are plenty of good scopes out there that won't break the bank.
> > The Tek 465 is a classic, and they can sometimes be had cheaply.
> > 
> > I have a Rigol DS1052E, which is a compact 50MHz digital scope. There are
> > other, higher performing models. They can be had for $300-400. Through a
> > software hack some of them can be switched to 100MHz bandwidth.
> 
> I agree, with great pleasure, that the Tek 465 is a great scope in the 100
> MHz category; mine Just Works. They do have some unobtanium parts, though,
> particularly certain ICs and some switch parts.
> 
> I also have a Phillips PM3055 100MHz scope, which is considerably more
> automated. It, too, is a quite good scope in the 100 MHz category.

I forgot to add that the 465 is not one of the old, big scopes. It is 6.2"
high, 12.9" wide including handle, and 20.3" deep with the bail handle
extended. Compare this with the 545, which was 13" wide x 16.7 high x 24 inch
deep. The PM3055 is very nearly the same size. 

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Mike Andrews, W5EGO
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