If I want to get up to 500 MHz (70 cm is 400+ right?)
I could try to locate
a 7A29, or maybe there's another cheeper one? That's question number 1.
2. Sounds like one definitely has to have a better timebase plugin, you
seem to be implying that, to make use of the bandwidth of the 7A29, right?
Which one, you list three. Or any of the above?
I suggest you try to locate a older tek catalog from the 1980s. They
are excellent sources of information.
As far as amplifier plug ins, you could use a 7A19 also as they go to 600 MHz.
7A29 DC to 1 GHz
7A19 DC to 600 MHz
7A24 DC to 400 MHz Dual Trace
All these are 50 ohm input by my 1987 catalog.
Time Bases are the
7B80 Triggering to 400 MHz Basic Delayed Time Base
7B85 Triggering to 400 MHz Delta Delaying Time Base
7B92A Triggering to 500 MHz Dual Time Base, Delayed and Delaying
I think the 7B85 is the most common and the most sought after time base.
Another fun thing about the Tektronix catalogs is their original 1987
asking prices
7904A Mainframe $10,115 (no plugins)
7A29 $3,325
7A19 $2,895
7A24 $2,655
7B80 $1,660
7B85 $1,940 This plug was in high demand on the used market
7B92A $3,745
7CT1N $1,785
7A26 $2,350 This plug was in high demand on the used market
7A18 $1,465
7B53A $1,860 This plug was in high demand on the used market
When I was selling Tek used equipment 10-15 years ago I felt lucky to
get 10% of those prices. I bet it is a lot cheaper now.
Nice scopes. I regretted getting rid of my 7603.
Paxton
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Paxton Hoag
Astoria, OR
USA