Tektronix MDO3014 Hacked - Page 1
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author: G0WZB
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 03, 2015, 02:49:29 pm
content: Tektronix MDO3014 HackedNow running 500mhz with all other features enabledPickup WelcomeWill post to UK only as not comfortable posting such a sensitive piece of kit abroad....I've seen the baggage handlers at air ports lolLooking for £1500 +shipping at £30Thanks for looking

author: G0WZB
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 03, 2015, 02:52:54 pm
content: Oh forgot to say comes with2 x Tektronix probe bags that attach to handle.2X TPP0250 PROBES (250MHZ 3.9PF/10M OHMSPower CablePrinted user manuals

author: Howardlong
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 03, 2015, 03:26:41 pm
content: As far as I have been able to ascertain, the MDO3000 is real time only, I haven't found any way of enabling equivalent time sampling on it. Happy to be corrected on this.

author: G0WZB
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 03, 2015, 03:34:37 pm
content: HiThanks Howardlong for that info I'm no expert on these scopes and I'm not aware of this on even the hacked 3014.blueskull I may consider posting to USA but at buyers risk and would cost a lot more in postage. If I can have an address I could get an accurate cost for you.ThanksBrian

author: Carrington
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 03, 2015, 07:57:55 pm
content: Good machine and good price.Surely you sell it fast.If I had not bought my MSO6034A time ago...Too late to me, a pity.

author: Howardlong
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 03, 2015, 10:21:39 pm
content: Quote from: Carrington on October 03, 2015, 07:57:55 pmAgreed with Carrington, had I been aware of this ten days ago, it would have been a no brainer. I bought a new one instead.Have to say, with features enabled, this is indeed overall a good scope and good value. I would say though, if you pay list price for all those features... not so much... not by a very long chalk.

author: G0WZB
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 04, 2015, 05:28:00 pm
content: SoldMANY thanks to all for responding.......Great site this been hovering in shadows for a while.Brian

author: Howardlong
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 04, 2015, 07:15:20 pm
content: Not really a hack, but I am loving the VESA mount.

author: Howardlong
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 04, 2015, 07:21:48 pm
content: Do people experience crashes on their MDO3000s? I've had two complete hangs that required a power cycle, and once where I received this error:

author: mk_
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 04, 2015, 08:49:36 pm
content: Quote from: Howardlong on October 04, 2015, 07:21:48 pmI haven`t seen this error. But: Start needs a loooooong time when the NAS is not aviable at which the files are saved when you press the "save" buttonhth

author: Howardlong
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 04, 2015, 09:25:38 pm
content: All three ocurances have been during interaction with settings, not when saving anything. The last full crash I had today, I was simply scrolling through the trigger menu from Edge to Runt, and it hung on Timeout as I moved down the trigger list. Nothing would respond, I waited a couple of minutes before hard booting.There are two entries in the errorlog, for the two times I've had to hard boot it, but there's not much of a description with them.

author: G0WZB
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 07, 2016, 08:00:20 pm
content: Ive got another one of these for sale.Same as last but this one has4 x 250Mhz probes (TPP0250)Looking for £1500 + £30 postage to UK

author: Howardlong
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 07, 2016, 08:11:50 pm
content: That's a very good deal, shame I already have one! By the way, the crash I and others experienced is fixed.https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/mdo3000-hacking/msg948024/#msg948024

author: G0WZB
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 07, 2016, 08:32:02 pm
content: Thanks for the extra info.This scope has 107 hours on the clock so has had very little useHeres a few pics

author: Dave
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 07, 2016, 09:07:15 pm
content: Could I interest you in a trade? I have a Rigol DSA 1030 (3GHz spectrum analyzer) sitting here, looking for someone to put it to good use. Looks brand new, barely used, with original box and the included stuff. I can take some pics if you'd be interested.The shipping within Europe really wouldn't be a problem. You insure the package and then you have nothing to worry about.Long shot, I know.

author: G0WZB
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 08, 2016, 09:34:49 am
content: Quote from: Dave on June 07, 2016, 09:07:15 pmHi DaveVery tempting offer but I'm after cash. I'm looking to buy a new amateur radio (icom 7300 with all bits) so need to free up some cash to fund it.Thanks for offer.Brian

author: PA0PBZ
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 08, 2016, 09:55:33 am
content: I'm in doubt. How much would it cost the get the MSO up and running, just the P6316 (€ 500)?

author: G0WZB
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 08, 2016, 10:18:13 am
content: Quote from: PA0PBZ on June 08, 2016, 09:55:33 amSorry but I'm not sure what you are asking? If you are offering €500 euros then sorry but no.

author: PA0PBZ
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 08, 2016, 10:21:20 am
content: Quote from: G0WZB on June 08, 2016, 10:18:13 amNo, I'm not offering € 500I assumed that you enabled the MSO option but that I still need the digital probe, and was wondering how much extra that would cost.

author: G0WZB
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 08, 2016, 10:21:40 am
content: Sorry just realised ur saying the logic probe costs €500, and yes you are correct but I believe that was an optional extra anyway.

author: G0WZB
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 08, 2016, 10:27:47 am
content: I posted at same time as you lol.I don't have the logic probe as never needed one and a quick Google shows that brand new probe are uk prices at £433 uk pounds. I'm sure there will be cheaper opitions with a bit more searching.Even without the logic probe the scope with all features enabled is a good price when you consider it's got 4 x TPP0250 probesRegardsBrian

author: Howardlong
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 08, 2016, 12:14:43 pm
content: Yes, you'd need the P6316 probe to use the MSO, that is what I purchased. I did a tear down of it in the MDO3000 hacking thread a few months ago.I consider the offer extremely good value considering a liberated MDO3014 is a 4 ch 500MHz scope, albeit with 250MHz probes.I have no affilliation to the seller.

author: G0WZB
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 09, 2016, 08:42:32 am
content: Would consider free postage to GB mainland buyers

author: Howardlong
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 09, 2016, 04:42:10 pm
content: I'm very surprised it's not gone yet.

author: G0WZB
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 09, 2016, 05:08:06 pm
content: Quote from: Howardlong on June 09, 2016, 04:42:10 pmMe tooLots of over seas interest but the postage costs i've been getting are excessive, Used interparcel and all the usual agents but with insurance its a lot.

author: PA0PBZ
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 09, 2016, 06:11:51 pm
content: Ok, I'll biteDoes it have the AWG, MSO, voltmeter and full range SA enabled? (doesn't show in the screenshot)How much for shipping to Netherlands postcode 1185ZM?

author: G0WZB
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 09, 2016, 07:19:03 pm
content: This is provisionaly sold.Thanks all for the interest.