O-scope question for you old EE's

[jorgen.bergfors at idg.se]

MIME:Chris.List at sc.siemens.com on 98-06-17 18.09.07
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Subject: O-scope question for you old EE's

>Quick tool question for you - 

>If you were going to spend $450 on a scope, would you get a brand new
>20MHz, no frills, LG-Precision or BK-Precision, or would you get an
>older used 50 or 100 MHz Tek or HP with delayed sweep or some other
>nifty things?
>
>Any thoughts and/or experiences to share?
>
>- CList

I recently bought a new Kenwood 20 MHz oscilloscope. It was about $50 more 
expensive than the Hung Chang and the ones you mention. But the knobs felt a 
lot better and the overall dimensions is smaller. It has an output for a 
frequency counter. Apart from this the features are the same.
I didn't find any used scopes (wasn't really looking) but that would certainly 
be an option. Remember that old scopes tend to be larger though. I would say if 
you opt for an used scope you should pay quite a bit less than $450. Higher 
bandwidth than 20MHz is of no use for synth work, by the way. Don't go for a 
lot of features. Go for a basic scope at a low price if you buy used. But of 
course, if you can get both -- why not?

/Jorgen