Wanted: Oscilloscope

mfaughn · 4th May 2011, 12:29 PM

Hi,

I am looking for a working 2-channel scope. It will be my first. I'm a poor student with kids so I can't spend a lot. If you have one that you think would suit me or know where I can get one please let me know.

edit: actually, you guys probably know better than I do if I need a 2-channel scope. if I can get by with one channel thats fine too.

Thanks,
Michael

boywonder · 4th May 2011, 03:12 PM

A fully functional 2 channel 20 or 25mhz scope can be found used for $100 or less with a little patience.

Check your local Craigslist also. If you have a function generator and you find a scope locally, bring the FG with you to test the scope.

johnnyk9 · 4th May 2011, 04:23 PM

I have a monster tektronix 540 series scope I would make you a deal on...
Shipping will kill though.

guglielmope · 4th May 2011, 07:41 PM

Hello,
have you seen:
PoLabs - Affordable PC USB oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and USB interfaces
and
http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/pre...html?cPath=174

Old scopes are not everytime best value for money.
Ciao
Guglielmo

mfaughn · 6th May 2011, 12:28 PM

I live in the middle of nowhere so craigslist is a bit thin. This isn't the place to start a discussion about *which* cheap scope I should look for and those threads exist already -- but I may start a new one elsewhere anyway.

spind · 6th May 2011, 01:08 PM

Where are you located? (it wold help deciding if shipping was a viable option)

spopepro · 6th May 2011, 07:15 PM

Location would be good to know. I recently got my first scope... at the same time that I got my second scope. 2 working tek 475s with 5 probes (and one has the DM44) for $200. Found in the "relative" middle of nowhere.

mfaughn · 7th May 2011, 11:21 AM

I live in Sylva, NC.

joesch1999 · 8th May 2011, 10:29 PM

I have a hp 1741a 2 channel 100mhz scope for 100 plus shipping has two probes, all instructions a cover for the screen when your not using it and a contrast cover for the screen as well I live in illinois email me if your interested joesch_1999@yahoo.com

4th May 2011, 12:29 PM	#1
mfaughn diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sylva, NC	Wanted: Oscilloscope Hi, I am looking for a working 2-channel scope. It will be my first. I'm a poor student with kids so I can't spend a lot. If you have one that you think would suit me or know where I can get one please let me know. edit: actually, you guys probably know better than I do if I need a 2-channel scope. if I can get by with one channel thats fine too. Thanks, Michael

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4th May 2011, 03:12 PM	#2
boywonder diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: So.Cal.	A fully functional 2 channel 20 or 25mhz scope can be found used for $100 or less with a little patience. Check your local Craigslist also. If you have a function generator and you find a scope locally, bring the FG with you to test the scope.

4th May 2011, 04:23 PM	#3
johnnyk9 diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TEXASS!	I have a monster tektronix 540 series scope I would make you a deal on... Shipping will kill though.

4th May 2011, 07:41 PM	#4
guglielmope diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Udine	Hello, have you seen: PoLabs - Affordable PC USB oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and USB interfaces and http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/pre...html?cPath=174 Old scopes are not everytime best value for money. Ciao Guglielmo

6th May 2011, 12:28 PM	#5
mfaughn diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sylva, NC	I live in the middle of nowhere so craigslist is a bit thin. This isn't the place to start a discussion about which cheap scope I should look for and those threads exist already -- but I may start a new one elsewhere anyway.

6th May 2011, 01:08 PM	#6
spind diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Winnipeg	Where are you located? (it wold help deciding if shipping was a viable option)

6th May 2011, 07:15 PM	#7
spopepro diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2010	Location would be good to know. I recently got my first scope... at the same time that I got my second scope. 2 working tek 475s with 5 probes (and one has the DM44) for $200. Found in the "relative" middle of nowhere.

7th May 2011, 11:21 AM	#8
mfaughn diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sylva, NC	I live in Sylva, NC.

8th May 2011, 10:29 PM	#9
joesch1999 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2011	I have a hp 1741a 2 channel 100mhz scope for 100 plus shipping has two probes, all instructions a cover for the screen when your not using it and a contrast cover for the screen as well I live in illinois email me if your interested joesch_1999@yahoo.com

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