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Oscilloscopes to look for

on 2010-12-01 14:41:41 UTC
Around 10 years ago people thought that picking up a Tektronix 465 was a good all around scope for a low power user working with shop problems & diagnostics.
With all the changes in electronics & digital since then, what is the equivilant good go-to scope to look for these days? Is the Tek still able to serve the job as good as the newer unit, or have some new features appeared that are really great to have?

Realize that this comes from my scope useage back in the '80's when I was in high school. I've found numerous times where I wanted one, but always got by with my Fluke so far.
Every now and then though some scopes pop up at auctions, usually without probes, and mostly 'as-is' which means not even powered up. HP & B&K seem to show up as well as Tektronix. I'd also like a scope that I can leave sit around for a year on a shelf and still work when I need it.
I know that there used to be programs, or hardware that used a PC to be able to be an oscilloscope. What's the state of the art on that version of a scope?
Brad

Discussion Thread

bradandlee@s... 2010-12-01 14:41:41 UTC Oscilloscopes to look for Paul Amaranth 2010-12-01 16:30:24 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Oscilloscopes to look for Jon Elson 2010-12-01 20:03:50 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Oscilloscopes to look for mrehmus 2010-12-02 22:01:22 UTC Re: Oscilloscopes to look for