[Elecraft] Scope recommendations

[Michael Melland, W9WIS]

Tektronix is king.... like all older scopes parts may be an issue as they
use typically proprietary IC's.  If you buy one on eBay buy from someone
that gives an inspection period and/or warranty.  Lew Coppes (
http://www.thetestequipmentstore.com )is a good dealer as is Tom Gootee (
http://www.fullnet.com/u/tomg/tek.htm#1 ).... you'd pay a bit more perhaps
then eBay but have a fully checked working scope with a warranty period.
Tom has what I think would be a very nice Tek 465B for $279 listed on his
page now...if he still has it.  The 465B is an EXCELLENT scope.

Models 465B 100MHz, 475 200 MHz

Models 2235 100 MHz, 2445 150 MHz

Model 7603 100 MHz frame with 7B53A time base and 7A26 plugins.... if you
have the room (they are big and heavy is nice)

I have owned a 7603 and it was nice but simply too big for my shack.  Next
had a 2235.... these start the more modern looking compact Tek scope
types..... currently have a 2445 which is fantastic.  This scope also has
readout and cursors for measuring voltages and frequency... expect these to
cost about $400 +/- on eBay.  The 465B and 475 are a bit older but excellent
scopes and value if you locate a good one.

Remember bandwith of a scope for radio use is important.  Always buy as much
bandwith as you can.... high bandwith = more $$$ but is well worth it.  The
usual recommendation is to buy a bandwith of a minimum of 3 to 5 times the
freq of the highest signal you may look at. For HF 100 MHz is the low end...

73 de Mike, W9WIS