[Hallicrafters] Oscilloscope Recommendation

[Mark Shaum]

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From: "Kenneth Ketner" <ketner at arisbeassociates.com>
> scopes? I am looking to buy a 20 or 30 mhz unit. Single trace is fine.
> Smaller is better. Use for general xcvr servicing or homebrew
activity.
>

Ken,

If you ever see one, try a Tektronix/Sony 323.  It's a nice, small ( 7
inch wide, a bit over 3 inches high, about 10 inches deep ) unit that
runs on AC, internal rechargable Nicad batteries, or external DC.  It's
single channel, but has the solid Tektronix triggering and sharp
display.  Mine is good to 9 Mhz so is great for general IF and audio
work.  It's just so light and portable, and is very convenient when
moving it to the boatanchor-in-need.

For more general service work the Tek 465 series still is available in
huge surplus quantities.  I have one that I bought used 25 years ago,
use often, and it's never required service.  It's larger but still in
the portable class, and is quite capable as a dual channel 100 Mhz scope
with delayed triggered sweep and most any options you will need for
general servicing.  I've seen them as low as $100 in good shape at
hamfests, usually 2 to 4 times that on auction sites.

73! - Mark K9TR
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Mark Shaum K9TR
email: k9tr at dtnspeed.net
http://www.qsl.net/k9tr
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