Scope Choice for Vintage Computer Troubleshooting

From: Bruce Lane <kyrrin_at_bluefeathertech.com>
Date: Sun Oct 13 19:40:14 2002

Hi, Mike,

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On 07-Oct-02 at 08:45 Mike wrote:

>Ok, I need some advice on what type of scope might be available for
>troubleshooting vintage computers.
>I have already decided that I need more than is necessary. I want to
>limit my choice to a economically priced portable LCD scope. However, I'm
>not familar with what is available.
>Any good choices?

        If it doesn't say 'Tektronix' on it, my opinion is that it's not worth bothering with. For the sake of both performance and 'classic' appeal, I would see about getting hold of one of the all-time favorites of former DEC field service engineers: The Tektronix 465, 475, or 475A, with the DM44 multimeter option if you can find it.

        I see all of the above come up on E-pay frequently enough, and I also see them at ham swaps.

        Good hunting.




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