Re: O-scope question...


"sbrehler" <sbrehler@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi all,

Please accept my applogies if this isn't the correct group in which to
post this question...

I am looking to purchase a entry/mid-level O-scope and have been eyeing a
BK precision 2125A (30Mhz, Dual Trace, Analog).

http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/bk-precision/oscilloscopes/2125a.htm?gclid=CKq61L7h2ZYCFQNvHgodDnLe2w

I have tried to find some reviews on the web (and other newsgroups), but
to no avail. All I find are retailer descriptions and specifications. It
seems like a good piece of equipment for the price. I was wondering if
any of you have any experience with this box and would be will to share
your experiences with it...good or bad. If I'm going down the wrong road
on this, would you recommend another path?

What kind of stuff will you be working on?
$650 is a bit expensive for a low bandwidth analog scope these days. New
analog scopes are quite poor value for money IMO.
For almost the same money you can get one of the nice little low end digital
storage scopes. Rigol and Instek (goodwill) makes some good value ones. Both
are available from eBay and many other dealers.
A digital scope will likely be MUCH more useful to you for general purpose
work.

As an aside...

I will also be looking into a soldering/desoldering station at some point
soon. I am rather confused as to what would be a good mid-level system. I
do conventional board work, but hope to venture into the SMT arena.
Something in the $250 +/- range. Any thoughts?

You can't go wrong with an industry standard Hakko 936, I've seen them for
under $100 in the USA shops like Fry's.
A second soldering iron is *very* handy for smd work.
A desoldering station might be overkill for you, get that second iron first.

Dave.


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