HP 1980 and Deane Kidd Re: Vintage Scopes

From: Joe <rigdonj_at_cfl.rr.com>
Date: Mon Oct 14 12:32:00 2002

At 12:30 PM 10/14/02 -0400, you wrote:
>At 09:15 AM 10/14/02, you wrote:
>>At 10:53 PM 10/13/02 -0400, Carlos wrote:
>>>though I still use my hp1980
>>>sometimes.
>> How do you like the 1980? I've thought about picking one up just to
>play with the HP-IB control and data aquisition. I think I have some HP
>software here somewhere for the 1980 but I don't remember what system it
>runs on.
>
>It is okay as an instrument, but I don't like the ergonomics; in fact,
>I hate them.
>
>Which is why I use mostly the TeK 2213. Sometimes I even prefer to
>dust off my hp180 instead of the hp1980b.

   I've got two of them. One is a rack mount. The other is a benchtop model with a HP 1601 Logic Analyzer plug-in in it. I probably use it more than any other LA that I have. I thought about suggesting them when someone asked about scopes for use with vintage computers but didn't. I bought the one with the LA plug-in (and cables) at a hamfest a couple of years ago for $10 and had to replace a 7812 regulator. Had to pay about $40 for a manual though!


>
>>> The contact info:
>>>Deane Kidd, 27270 S.W. Ladd Hill Rd., Sherwood, OR 97140,
>>>(503) 625-7363 .
>> Deane is MR. Tektronix. I doubt there's anyone in the country that has
>as many parts and docs for the Tektronix has he does. Deane worked for
>Tektroninx for about 40 years and must have been collecting parts and
>manuals the whole time! If he doesn't have it then you're not likely to
>find it.
>>
>> Joe
>
>Does anybody have email contact info for him? This thread has reminded me
>about getting the service manual for the 2213...

   The last I heard he didn't have internet access and didn't sound like he wanted it. That was a year or two ago.

    Joe
Received on Mon Oct 14 2002 - 12:32:00 BST