[Test-Equipment] Advice about used scopes

[Marco IK1ODO -2]

At 09.08 04/05/2007, you wrote:
>You'll find most of us recommending the well known, mass produced Tektronix
>465B.  Lots of used units available at reasonable prices. Fairly easily
>maintained.  The number of units available means parts (or a replacement
>scope) are generally readily available.  They also don't suffer from the
>failing tantalum capacitor syndrome and the semiconductor "unobtainium"
>issues seen on the 2465 series.
>
>The 7000 mainframe scopes are nice if you don't mind the size and weight and
>need the flexibility available through changing out of vertical amplifiers
>and such.
>
>- Greg

I agree with Greg, but would suggest the Tek 2235 or 2236 for a more 
modern unit.
Having repaired hundreds of Tek 465 series, the weak points are the 
EHT tripler and the attenuator contacts. The 22xx serie is approx. 
ten years younger and lighter, and prices are in the same range.

73 - Marco IK1ODO