Re: Advice on used oscilloscope

I guess it depends on what you are after.
Sounds like a Nice Tek 2400 series is in your price range and way more scope than you are asking for.

One person I highly respect and recommend for used stuff is Bob Garcia. He is a retired person who sells used Tek Scopes. Generally the $100-$800 price range stuff is his niche. 2200, 2400 series mostly lately. He checks them all out, fixes them if needed and calibrates them (not NIST but calibrated). You pay about going rates from him for a good clean and checked out scope. If there are ever any issues he will fix, refund or trade in. I have perhaps bought 20-25 pieces from him over the last 10-15 years and he has always done me good.


Robert C. Garcia
“Bob” - KD4JRT “The Scopeman”
845 Fairfield Dr.
Marietta, Ga 30068
770-977-5701
Esaronel@xxxxxxxxxxxxx


I personally am getting rid of two scopes if either interest you e-me off line. They are both fine scopes, they are just a bit slower than I need.
Tek 2445A very nice 150Mhz analog - the 150Mhz version of the high demand 2465B.
Tek 2430A 150Mhz Digital. Decent digital, but sample rate is a bit low. Great for basic low speed requirements.

Hawker


On 4/7/2007 9:36 AM, The digits of spam@xxxxxxxxxxx's hands composed the following:
If anyone could provide a reputable source for a used oscilloscope or
who to stay away from it would be appreciated. I've been looking on
eBay, few to none seem to have been tested fully for functionality,
have little to no guarantees etc. Is there any retailer (eBay or
other) that anyone has had experience with (positive or negative).

I don't want to spend $ 400-$600 for a paperweight; when I can get one
for free in my yard.

My desired specs:
Analog or Digital
60MHz or better BW
2 Channels minimum
A storage capability would be nice

I would prefer a North American seller to keep S&H cost down as well
as delivery time.

Thanks for your response.
.

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