[Elecraft] Oscilloscope recs

[SteveL]

Excited about the scope recommendations on this thread, I’ve been looking at all the models mentioned, reading specs, etc., etc. thinking about replacing my old Tektronix 475A - a nice 250MHz dual trace analog scope.

My heart stopped as I read the specs of the DSAZ594A:  
- 59GHz upgradable to 63GHz bandwidth!! (and I was thinking a measly 200MHz ’scope at less than 1% of the bandwidth of this model would be sufficient !!)
- 80 GSa/sec on 4 channels!!
- 33GHz probes
- 15.4 inch display
and the incredible list goes on and on!

But seriously… over a half a MILLION dollars!!@#$%@!!
WOW.  I held my breath for a moment.  One could by well over a THOUSAND nice Rigol or Siglent scopes at this price.

I bet Elecraft doesn’t even have one in their development lab?

Impressive technology all the way down to the custom IC’s designed to process at microwave frequencies.  Interesting reading for those who marvel at leading edge technology.

Steve
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> On Dec 17, 2020, at 7:04 PM, John Marvin <jm-ec at themarvins.org> wrote:
> 
> Well, if budget permits, I would recommend the Keysight DSAZ594A. This would be especially useful on some of the higher amateur radio bands.
>