[sdiy] where to buy a scope

[Scott Gravenhorst]

Charles Brodeur <orange_juice_man_returns at yahoo.com> wrote:
>Hello all,
> I've been working without a scope for about a year now and I think
>it's time I get one. I am a beginner and on a budget, so I don't need
>something loaded with features. I would also like to buy used if I
>could. I've looked at ebay, but I'm unsure about some of the scopes
>placed there. 
>
>Can any of you recommend a good dealer in used or simple scopes? What
>features should being looking for if I am doing audio work? What price
>ranges am I looking at for a brand new basic scope?

I bought a new BK Precision 20 MHz dual trace, with probes for
US$300.00 2 or 3 years ago.  This would be considered a "basic" scope
for analog audio work.

There are "hamfest" parties, like a swap meet, where people sell test
equipment.  There's also ebay - if you do that, but that appears more
of a "pig in a poke" situation.

Do yourself a favor and get the best scope you can afford.  IMHO, the
scope is the single most useful electronics test tool you will own. 
When I play with electronics, the scope is always powered up.

>
>Thanks for any help you can give.
>
>-Charles Brodeur
>
>
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