[Elecraft] How much is enough?

[Don Wilhelm]

All,

For those with sincere interest in obtaining a 'scope (Tektronics), I 
would suggest you contact Mr. Scope - Bob Garcia 
(esaronel at bellsouth.net) to see what he has available.  Bob is a former 
Tek technician and offers Tek 'scopes at very reasonable prices.  He is 
also quite the gentleman - one of the 'scopes I ordered from him, he 
sent and did not expect any payment until I was satisfied with the 
product.  You just cannot get any better service than that.

73,,
Don W3FPR

On 2/10/2012 7:41 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
> I have an HP1740A analog scope (from the 1970's) that is my workhorse. After
> 40 years in service it still takes a lick'n' and keeps on tick'n'.
>
> Equally importantly, we 'understand' each other.
>
> If one doesn't learn to use a tool, understanding its idiosyncrasies and
> limitations, it's not worth buying it. That includes any piece of test
> equipment. Without that knowledge, the best gear will lead the user astray
> more often that help inform.
>
> So, being a touch lazy, I put making the jump to the latest and greatest
> until I see a specific need.
>
> 73,
> Ron AC7AC
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> A nice scope is sure fun to have around the old test bench. Perfectly
> good  analogue scopes that cost many thousands 20 to 40 years ago are
> available for less than a penny on the dollar these days, and are more
> than enough for work on HF gear.
>
> Chip
> AE5KA
>