[Boatanchors] Oscilloscope Recommendations

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The shell requirement doesn't apply to 'scopes like the 465M that came with 
a clip-on heavy gauge plastic front cover (assuming that the seller has it) 
or the 2300 series that have hinged front covers.  They are safe to pack 
the usual way (so long as the original covers are present).

Robert Downs - Houston
wa5cab dot com (Web Store)
MVPA 9480

In a message dated 08/16/2014 15:33:31 PM Central Daylight Time, 
ranchorobbo at gmail.com writes: 
> I'd go to a hamfest and look for one there.  I'd also avoid HP scopes.
> HP made great test equipment but on oscilloscopes, Tektronix is the
> undisputed vintage scope king,  If you DO get one shipped to you, make
> sure the seller has the plastic fiberglass reinforced SHELL that fits
> over the front panel and protects it.  DON'T buy one if they don't
> have that.  The front panel is often loaded with very fragile switches
> and I have learned the hard way that a scope can be easily damaged if
> it doesn't have the protective shell over the front.  Bubble wrap and
> such IS NOT adequate.  Don't buy from some non-technical bozo who
> doesn't even know what an oscilloscope is.  Tek sold the shells for
> all the old portable field scopes such as the 465.