MOTM

I say nothing.

Except that I got my scope on eBay for $60.00 and used my wife's money...

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--- In motm@yahoogroups.com, "Charles Osthelder"
<charlesosthelder@...> wrote:
>
> Hey guys!
> 
> I'd looked into the PC-based digital scopes and they would probably be
> more than adequate for audio frequency work.  Both of these have been
> reviewed in the various electronic magazines and the Bitscope has a
> users group like this one.  Check out the archives or just sign up.  
> 
> A good dual channel scope is very useful for fast troubleshooting and
> prototyping - though not entirely necessary.  Here's what I use daily
> - Paul S. will get a good laugh!:
> 
> A very inexpensive Leader LCD100 digital scope with a built-in DMM.  A
> 200kHz device, it is always on when I'm playing with the synth and
> testing new module designs in real patches with other modules.  I
> picked it out of the trash at work during a 5S frenzy.  It's very handy!
> 
> A teacher gave me an old Speco FS4820 scope when I was a student.  He
> claimed it needed repair.  I calibrated it and use it all the time.
> 
> I actually bought (with money, no less.  Don't say a thing, Mike
> Marsh!)a B&K 35MHz dual channel scope.  I got it a local hamfest for
> $45.00 and gave it a good cleaning.  To find hamfests in your area,
> check out http://www.arrl.org or ask somebody that looks like an
> amateur radio operator and ask.  We're easy to spot - picture Paul S.
> with about 75 more pounds, ill-fitting clothing from the local
> hardware store, and a bunch of electronic stuff hanging from his belt.
>  I only wish I were kidding. <sigh>
> 
> Chub - KG9MS incognito
> 
> 
> --- In motm@yahoogroups.com, "wjhall11" <wjhall@> wrote:
> >
> > And I'd like to ask for opinionsa on a similar gadget - I had been
> > musing about the Velleman Two Channel USB PC Oscilloscope - I found it
> > on line for about $350.  (You might take a look at that too, Phil.)  I
> > haven't a clue as to how good these things are.
> > 
> > I had thought that a sope like this runnung on a relatively cheap
> > laptop, might make a good wave-form display for my synth as well as
> > for testing purposes.
> > 
> > I'll be looking forward to opinions.
> > 
> > Thanks.  Bill
> > 
> > 
> > --- In motm@yahoogroups.com, "Phil Peery" <ppeery@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Everyone,
> > > 
> > > I hope you all are having a great holiday season!  I'm looking for
> some 
> > > opinion's/advice.  I've been considering getting a Bitscope,
which is 
> > > the USB connected, PC based oscilliscope.  Does anyone have any 
> > > experience with these, and would you recommend them?  I'm
thinking of 
> > > the BS310U dual channel, 100 mhz model.  With analog probes, I'm 
> > > looking at about $550.  Thoughts?  Thanks!
> > > 
> > > Regards,
> > > 
> > > Phil
> > >
> >
>