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12/15/06 10:03
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I still use a Tektronix 468. 100Mhz DSO version of the 465. I bought it second-hand for 400gbp ($800) 10 years ago (with a service manual ;) and it's never skipped a beat. DSO bit is lots of lovely TTL with a fan - it keeps my office warm (but not as warm as the old 60's valve(tube) based Tek clunkers. I'd never give up an analogue scope (which the 468 fundamentally is). Always remember the push for 'intelligent', pure digital scopes comes from the manufacturers wish to save build costs. A bussed pushbutton only front panel is heaps cheaper to build than all those pots and rotary switches and a shielded wiring loom.

I have the Velleman PCS500 too. Used a couple of times, but mainly for data-logging type applications, where the ability to store stuff to a laptop is paramount. Excellent for logging serial comms activity.

Dave

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Old Oscilloscopes from ebay            01/01/70 00:00      
   Yes, you can benefit from eBay            01/01/70 00:00      
      Thanks for the reply            01/01/70 00:00      
      the true "bitch" and a request            01/01/70 00:00      
         Yes, but...            01/01/70 00:00      
            case in point            01/01/70 00:00      
               Field repair            01/01/70 00:00      
                  Not a matter of luck            01/01/70 00:00      
                     No car cigar jack in your bus?            01/01/70 00:00      
                        Kai, you've got to be kidding            01/01/70 00:00      
                           Of course!            01/01/70 00:00      
         Probe Accessories            01/01/70 00:00      
            Good link!            01/01/70 00:00      
            absolutotally wonderful (I hope)            01/01/70 00:00      
               ... We'll see ...            01/01/70 00:00      
                  i would never dream of taking advantage of            01/01/70 00:00      
   Worked for me            01/01/70 00:00      
   Those were the days            01/01/70 00:00      
      PC-scopes            01/01/70 00:00      
         For digital work that is not a scope, but a toy            01/01/70 00:00      
            I never said that I use it for digital work            01/01/70 00:00      
               did not say you did            01/01/70 00:00      
               Which One is better            01/01/70 00:00      
                  tough choice            01/01/70 00:00      
                     468            01/01/70 00:00      
                  re the 466            01/01/70 00:00      
                     There\'s a general principle involved            01/01/70 00:00      
                        Richard - I'm stunned - we agree            01/01/70 00:00      
                           menu-driven test instruments STINK!            01/01/70 00:00      
   .            01/01/70 00:00      

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