cctalk Digest, Vol 6, Issue 29 - test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

13 Feb 2004

At 12:00 PM 2/13/2004 -0600, nickgraber(a)mchsi.com wrote:
...
 Im looking into buying a 2430 tek scope but was
wondering if you found out
what was wrong with your scope.  the one I with to buy fails trigs ccd and
pa.  I was just wonder if you would know what that ment for the 
scope.  and my
other question is that the scope says it is 50 ohm 5v and 1 Mohm 400vp is 
that
switchable at the scope or do you have to get a fet probe to use the scope at
1Mohm 400vp ? 
I would stay away from the Tek 2400 series if at all possible.  That 
generation of Tek 'scopes use custom Integrated circuits that are no longer 
produced and are virtually unobtainable.  There are a dearth of replacement 
parts.  You'll find you have to canibalize other 2400 series 'scopes to 
keep yours going.  Particulary I would avoid any 2400 series scope that has 
problems.  Unless you need parts out of it, of course.  Or, of course, if 
you're a Tek Scope collector.

I am old fashioned and wouldn't part with my Tek 465.  The 7000 series 
mainframe 'scopes are incredibly inexpensive on the used market these days 
as well.  I have one I may list on eBay soon.