6 Jan
2006
6 Jan
'06
2 p.m.
At 1:53 PM -0700 1/6/06, Richard wrote:
So what would y'all recommend for logic
analyzer/oscilloscope type
tools that are useful for vintage computing (i.e. their max
bandwidth/speed can be slower than needed for current tech) that are
also affordable?
I know Tektronix and HP are major manufacturers in this area, but I
would know what to get. *Lots* of these items go up for auction via
government liquidation at the local Hill AFB, so if I know what I'm
looking for I should be able to eventually get something by low-bidding.
Suggestions?
I rather like my Tektronix TDS-220 Oscilloscope, small and very easy
to use. I also had a Tek 465B, but gave it away as it wasn't working
right, and I needed the space. Of the two, the TDS-220 was
definitely nicer. IIRC, it was also Tek's recommended replacement
for a 465B. I purchased the 465B used and cheap, I got what I paid
for, a scope that didn't work right :^( As a result, I purchased the
TDS-220 new, of course it helped that at the time I could afford it.
In any case, I always recommend Tek scopes :^)
Zane
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