RIGOL MHO98 and MHO900 Oscilloscope Series - Page 1
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author: simone.pignatti
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2025, 12:49:20 pm
content: It looks like RIGOL has dropped a new oscilloscope line including a special edition! Let see if and when they will be availableYouTube:https://youtu.be/Kz10enXc3Co?si=hbBDMSFL0ztVLOZNArticle:https://en.eeworld.com.cn/bbs/thread-1326353-1-1.html

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2025, 01:20:57 pm
content: "Limited Edition", scope works as expected...?

author: NE666
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2025, 05:55:24 pm
content: Quote from: Martin72 on September 10, 2025, 01:20:57 pmRight down to its 24K gold-plated nameplate and 'delicate metal knobs'..

author: Wong
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 11, 2025, 10:14:20 am
content: MHO98 is currently on pre-sale, priced at CNY9999 (USD1403)

author: MadTux
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 11, 2025, 03:47:54 pm
content: The plastics look is strong, on that one!And not even that cheap....

author: 2N3055
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 11, 2025, 04:03:13 pm
content: Rigol saga takes another weird turn....I would like to be at product strategy meetings there...Probably something like this:

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 11, 2025, 11:16:29 pm
content: Its nice to see someone targeting the enthusiast hobbyist market.Though this is just a dho800 enclosure, so its the smaller 7" screen. I can't see many people in NA paying $1400 for that size of scope. I assume the mho900 will be a lot less (MHO98 is the bling edition).From youtube link:https://www.batterfly.com/shop/en/articoli-blog/rigol-mho900-presentazione

author: Kahooli
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2025, 03:03:50 am
content: for the sample rate and bandwidth, and included logic pod, 1400 seems pretty reasonable. Plug in a monitor if you want a big screen

author: NE666
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2025, 08:04:22 am
content: Quote from: thm_w on September 11, 2025, 11:16:29 pmIt's an 'interesting' angle for their marketing to pursue for sure, appealing directly to the (dare I say, "more youthful" ?) hobbyist market. I don't see many, if any, 'major' brands trying it.Quote from: thm_w on September 11, 2025, 11:16:29 pmI was wondering about that. A larger screen seems in order, given that the DHO800/900 already satisfy the 'portable' niche in their range.Quote from: thm_w on September 11, 2025, 11:16:29 pmI have the impression that price will be for their domestic market. I expect there to be a premium on top of that for western markets. However, we've got Black Friday sales not too far out, and I can also see that being used as the launch vehicle in those markets.

author: NE666
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2025, 08:18:55 am
content: Quote from: Kahooli on September 12, 2025, 03:03:50 amIt will be interesting to see to what extent the AWG functionality overlaps with that of the DG800/900 Pro series of stand alone AWGs, and therefore how it influences the value proposition too.

author: 2N3055
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2025, 09:21:24 am
content: Quote from: NE666 on September 12, 2025, 08:18:55 amEven expensive MHO5000 has basically same AWG as bog standard DHO900, except it is less sample rate and output max frequency. But features are exactly the same. Those built in AWG are good for a quick thing here and there but external full blown AWG is miles better.

author: Smepic
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2025, 11:50:52 am
content: So up to 1Ghz/800Mhz, why they haven't included active probe interface? I don't get it.On the other hand, it seems they have realized that put Rigol logo in a 7" screen right next to scope logo doesn't make much sense.Maybe they have also fixed the bugs of the 800/900 series in these new series? Of course, if they launch a new firmware to fix the bugs in the current 800 and 900 series, that would be incredible.Quote from: thm_w on September 11, 2025, 11:16:29 pmIt can be useful that they are small and portable. Rigol has support for external display via HDMI and remote control via web works pretty well and fast. So its not a big deal.

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 13, 2025, 01:51:48 am
content: Quote from: Smepic on September 12, 2025, 11:50:52 amThe dho800 case wasn't designed with active probe in mind, don't think it would fit. Then too much money to do a new mold.QuoteThere is definitely a market, but I'm saying its likely not going to be in NA.

author: NE666
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 13, 2025, 08:04:01 am
content: Quote from: Smepic on September 12, 2025, 11:50:52 amI disagree. When the primary display is touch screen, and the UI is touch orientated, external monitors and mouse-based web clients don't provide the same user experience at all.Of course, maybe not everyone uses or appreciates a touch interface on their 'scope. I too, originally thought it was just a gimmick. Then I owned one, and later a touch UI AWG, and now I'll be looking for it in future such purchases.It's not a hill I've a special interest in, let alone one I'm prepared to 'die on' but given the nature of the UI Rigol has developed, which includes windowing capability, and given this device (like the DHO900) has up to 16 LA channels to display too, I find the lack of primary display real estate to be disappointing in this era. In this price class, I'd prefer to see nothing less than the 9" of the 'old' MSO5000 series.

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 13, 2025, 04:13:15 pm
content: Quote from: NE666 on September 13, 2025, 08:04:01 amYou can connect a touch screen to the HDMI port.Quote from: thm_w on September 11, 2025, 11:16:29 pmIt could be a bargain if you can buy the base model and hack it to 800MHz with 4GSa/sec.Let's wait for the final price list before judging.

author: NE666
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 13, 2025, 07:42:30 pm
content: Quote from: Fungus on September 13, 2025, 04:13:15 pmWell that's something I suppose, to have the option. But personally, I'd have to purchase a touch screen monitor too, and add its cost into the total value proposition. So for me, still a 'meh'.

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 13, 2025, 09:35:15 pm
content: I just can't get used to this bling-bling look...as if someone had replaced the original buttons with some from the 1970s.

author: 2N3055
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 13, 2025, 10:30:13 pm
content: I am waiting for a pimped one with a fur on the handle..

author: NE666
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 14, 2025, 07:17:17 am
content: Anyone else remember this atrocity?

author: tszaboo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 14, 2025, 08:26:19 am
content: Quote from: Smepic on September 12, 2025, 11:50:52 amNever mind the active interface, as far as I see it doesn't have 50 Ohm input.

author: NE666
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 14, 2025, 08:58:58 am
content: Quote from: tszaboo on September 14, 2025, 08:26:19 amWell, there is this. Then again, my DHO1074 also has those markings, and we know how that goes.

author: 2N3055
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 14, 2025, 09:17:03 am
content: Quote from: NE666 on September 14, 2025, 07:17:17 amStill have nightmares..

author: faveri97
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 14, 2025, 11:06:48 am
content: The Chinese datasheethttps://www.rigol.com/dam/global/downloads/brochures/zh/data-sheet/oscillosopes/MHO98_DataSheet_CN.pdfof the MHO98 model says it has 50Ohm inputs.The bandwidth of the scope in 1MOhm input mode and the bundled 10:1 passive probes is limited to 500MHz. The 1GHz bandwidth of the scope is only achievable when the inputs are switched to 50Ohm and only one input channel is active (for the 4GHz sampling rate).The lack of the active probe interfaces kind of defeated the purpose of the 1GHz bandwidth for me. Maybe they assume that the "enthusiast hobbyists" they are targeting would make their DIY active probes with custom interfaces...

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 14, 2025, 01:56:39 pm
content: QuoteThey have been counting on buyers to help themselves for some time now, with success.

author: 0xdeadbeef
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 14, 2025, 05:30:00 pm
content: Seems hard to believe that a 1GHz 4GSa/s scope (even if that is only true for a single channel) will be available in the West for $1400.Compared to the DHO924S which has only 250 MHz bandwidth, 1.25 GSa/s sampling rate and 50 Mpts memory, this seems way too cheap.About the active probe interface: in this target group, nobody would buy a >$1000 active probe for a $1400 scope anyway, but there are active probes which don't need any special probe interface, so that is not really a showstopper.

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 14, 2025, 05:40:58 pm
content: Quote from: NE666 on September 14, 2025, 08:58:58 amThe logic probe is full of comparators that will probably sacrifice their lives to save the 'scope.You shouldn't be connecting logic probes up to the mains anyway.

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 14, 2025, 05:46:11 pm
content: Quote from: tszaboo on September 14, 2025, 08:26:19 amWhere have you looked? I can't find any info at all.

author: tszaboo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 14, 2025, 06:59:47 pm
content: Quote from: Fungus on September 14, 2025, 05:46:11 pmActually, it does have it. It's not in the specifications but it's printed on the front. 50 Ohm 5V max.

author: 2N3055
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 14, 2025, 07:22:52 pm
content: Quote from: tszaboo on September 14, 2025, 06:59:47 pmWell that is what Josh mentioned previously. DHO1074 also have it printed on the front but does not have it.

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 14, 2025, 08:05:45 pm
content: According to the data sheets for MHO900 and MHO98, 50 Ohm inputs are available.Here is a (google-) translation of the MHO98 data sheet...

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 14, 2025, 08:07:24 pm
content: Here for the MHO900...

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 14, 2025, 09:04:45 pm
content: Here are the prices from the Rigol China Shop converted into euros.For what is offeredon paper, these are quite reasonable prices.

author: kmoonwalker
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 15, 2025, 02:50:14 am
content: it looks too good to be real... you know what I mean...4000 series was selling so bad to put that frontend into this?even if so considering lower end chipset and their "splendid" software how would it work?on the other hand if they fixed some things along the way this could be a real bang for the buck

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 15, 2025, 03:47:48 pm
content: Quote from: tszaboo on September 14, 2025, 06:59:47 pmI thought it would, a 1GHz 'scope is pretty useless without it...

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 15, 2025, 03:50:20 pm
content: Quote from: Martin72 on September 14, 2025, 09:04:45 pmIf the baseline 837 Euro model can be hacked, then... another game changer from Rigol.

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 15, 2025, 05:06:03 pm
content: Can we just boycott these new models until the fft is made usable in the DHO series?

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 15, 2025, 08:10:01 pm
content: Quote from: kmoonwalker on September 15, 2025, 02:50:14 amThis new series is more an expression of the confusion surrounding Rigol's model policy.It instantly renders two models obsolete—who would still want to buy a DHO900 or DHO1000?Even the MHO2000 is unlikely to sell more as a result.I strongly suspect that they haven't changed anything in terms of software—why would they start now when even expensive models like the MHO/DHO5000 series are just as bad in terms of software as all the other models...I don't understand why Rigol, like smartphone manufacturers, launches new series every six months instead of optimizing existing ones.But as long as things continue this way, Siglent and other manufacturers have nothing to worry about.

author: DaneLaw
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 15, 2025, 08:57:52 pm
content: Quote from: NE666 on September 13, 2025, 07:42:30 pmYour not gonna get any higher pixel fidelity on a bigger screen, as the raster grid is still the native 7"Android got some scaling abilities on the fly, so it can scale to higher screen sizes, so text etc.. can look a tad better. but the scopes native pixel raster-grid framing aint gonna change, it will be a slave to its native canvas and map that, so your not gonna see more detail as such with more pixels.You mainly enlarge it..

author: DaneLaw
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 15, 2025, 09:07:40 pm
content: Kind of the wrong Rigol platform to build such enthusiast specs on.Weird that they didn't settle on the DHO1000/4000 molding, as DHO800/900 got a tiny screen, and a hysteric fan.After all it can be a lot that separates these two on BOM cost, when Rigol was selling DHO1000 with a severe 50% discount, a year or two back.. not far from after release, and quite close to their DHO800 series. (at least for the 2ch version here in Europe)But then again, Rigol would likely argue.. "but we have done that, its called MHO5000"https://www.batronix.com/shop/rigol/MHO5000.htmlIt could look like that core hardware in DHO900 clothing.

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 15, 2025, 09:10:16 pm
content: Quote from: Fungus on September 15, 2025, 03:50:20 pmIt can be hacked, that much is certain.It probably won't end up costing €837 here in Europe, but even if the price ends up being around €1100, that's still cheap for 350 MHz or hacked for 800 MHz and 500 Mpts.However, it will be interesting to see how Rigol has solved the thermal issues, as at least one additional ADC will have been added and the housing has the same dimensions as the DHO800.If I remember correctly, the DHO1000 had two 60 mm fans and two ADCs.

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 15, 2025, 10:09:36 pm
content: Quote from: Martin72 on September 15, 2025, 08:10:01 pmAgree on DHO900, disagree on DHO1000. As I suggested the screen/resolution is lacking that market segment (7" 1024x600 vs 10" 1280x800).Quote from: DaneLaw on September 15, 2025, 09:07:40 pmYes it wouldn't make sense to make a cheap DHO1000 with 1GHz because it directly undercuts their higher end models (other than probe sense). This is more hobbyist oriented scope so they probably don't think they will lose as many sales.Quote from: Martin72 on September 15, 2025, 09:10:16 pmDHO1000 two 60mm fans one ADC, DHO4000 same two fans and two ADCs. The original DHO800 thermal design was not good, they've changed to a larger ~70mm fan (from 47mm). Though it could have fit a 80 or 90mm which I would prefer to see.edit: DHO800 max 48W, MHO900 max 70W, so they expect significantly more power draw.

author: 0xdeadbeef
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 15, 2025, 10:12:58 pm
content: Quote from: Martin72 on September 15, 2025, 09:10:16 pmLooking at the data sheets there is obviously only one ADC (4GSa/s with one channel, 1GSa/s with four channels). Also it would be pretty much optimistic to get two ADCs at this price point.

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 15, 2025, 10:18:19 pm
content: Quote from: 0xdeadbeef on September 15, 2025, 10:12:58 pmEach ADC is two channels of 1GS/s, or four of 500MS/s, then they stagger them.So to get 4GS/s you need two ADCs, unless they've spun new silicon.

author: NE666
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 16, 2025, 11:16:28 am
content: Quote from: DaneLaw on September 15, 2025, 08:57:52 pmExactly! Not everyone is still under 35 years of age, with good uncorrected near vision.For me, it's not about more detail, so much as being more comfortable when using it for an extended period of time.That said, where extra real estate WOULD come in, is if you like to work with multiple windows open.

author: TurboTom
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 16, 2025, 12:31:28 pm
content: Seems like Rigol will integrate an AWG in this range of instruments that finally (for a scope-integrated add-on) provides the full 20Vpp output range (high-impedance) and thus would eliminate one of the major shortcoming of all the integrated AWG over stand-alone ones. Interesting times...

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 16, 2025, 12:50:00 pm
content: Quote from: Martin72 on September 15, 2025, 08:10:01 pmMaybe nobody's buying them anyway... or in tiny numbers.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 18, 2025, 04:24:06 am
content: One is hitting Australia next week, and I've been offered a loaner for a review, should I do it?I'm already way behind on a whole bunch of videos, so I'd have to bump other stuff

author: ulix
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 18, 2025, 07:39:12 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 18, 2025, 04:24:06 amDefinitely!

author: tszaboo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 18, 2025, 08:14:52 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 18, 2025, 04:24:06 amIf it's really a limited series, does it make sense to review it in like 6 month when nobody can buy it anymore?

author: ulix
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 18, 2025, 08:25:54 am
content: Quote from: tszaboo on September 18, 2025, 08:14:52 amI thought only the MHO98 was limited... is the MHO900 limited as well?

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 18, 2025, 10:43:13 am
content: Quote from: 2N3055 on September 14, 2025, 07:22:52 pmUnbelieveable oversight.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 18, 2025, 10:43:57 am
content: Quote from: tszaboo on September 18, 2025, 08:14:52 amGood point, I'll ask. Mostly likely just the silver knob wanker edition.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 18, 2025, 10:46:02 am
content: Quote from: thm_w on September 11, 2025, 11:16:29 pmUnder $1k

author: 2N3055
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 18, 2025, 11:04:47 am
content: Quote from: ulix on September 18, 2025, 08:25:54 amWe have to literally wait and see what is going on. At this moment Rigol churned out huge amount of models that is not going to survive on the market. Not all of them.I would not bet what will survive here. Only time will tell. They seem to have no strategy whatsoever. It seems marketing department is making product decisions by randomly stabbing in a dark by looking into opinions from Internet.If I were to venture a guess, this looks EXACTLY like someone is using ChatGPT (or some other AI) to analyze data from Internet and use that for decisions what kind of product to make. Without anybody checking if that makes any sense.Also, from cheapest to most expensive scope in Gen3.x they all have exactly the same (not completely finished) software with same capabilities, that are not only less than competition but in some regards, less than their own older products. There is so much overlap in their own offering, that cannibalization is occuring.And if you look at the market, it seems that to a critique of not best software and numerous complaints about it, they still released even more new scopes with it (without addressing any current issues). And to a question of sales that are not going well for reasons stated, they decided to address that by dropping prices.And now this cringy "Limited Edition Gold" marketing campaign...I remember several members here dreaming of hacking DHO900 to higher BW to be able to get close to 1GHz with single channel.It seems Rigol took the critique of DHO900 having not enough sampling rate for BW, and also at the same time took that people want more BW and implemented mishmash of those two. So they once again created a scope that is again incapable of sampling at full BW at 4 Ch (again it violates Nyquist). So they replaced one 900 incompetent at 250 MHz for one incompetent at 1GHz. And they are targeting same crowd that don't actually care to use the scope just it looks cool and there are big numbers. Yeee...If they could only control themselves and limit new scope to 350 or even 500Mhz that would be nice. But they cannot help it.As to my prediction to imminent culling of the offering, I would just remind people to what happened in AWG area.Several AWGs were released, and now are discontinued. Old DG1000Z is still on sale, but funny looking 800/900 series appeared and disappeared in course of few years. And it was abandoned with FW development and support.User Manual stayed on V1.0 from 2019-08-29. Same as FW.So you see, they develop product "just good enough" so it is kind of working but not fully ironed out. They release it, initially do some debug, temporarily keeping core development team together. After a year or so, they disband core team, and keep some capability to debug, but core team moves on to new products.They keep making it as long as there is no need for further development, you just keep production line running.P.S I just saw what Dave said about price. I you will be able to buy MHO900 at same price as now is DHO900, I think DHO900 is dead. If you get MHO900 350MHz version, that is better or same than DHO900 in every respect, but actually samples properly.

author: NE666
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 18, 2025, 12:17:50 pm
content: Quote from: ulix on September 18, 2025, 08:25:54 amThat's the impression that I took from the press release. Just the MHO98 model from the range is 'Limited Edition', hence why it alone carries the (awful, bling), gilded serial number plate.It would make no sense to invest in design and tooling for a new model series, just to artificially limit its sales volume. Might work for Faberge eggs and the like but not test equipment.+1 for an objective warts 'n all functional Dave review, rather than just a tear down.

author: NE666
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 18, 2025, 12:19:01 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 18, 2025, 10:43:57 amThat's the thumbnail sorted.

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 18, 2025, 05:50:52 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 18, 2025, 10:46:02 amYepp:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/rigol-mho98-and-mho900-oscilloscope-series/msg6040039/#msg6040039

author: 0xdeadbeef
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 18, 2025, 06:33:03 pm
content: Hm. 1076€ for the MHO984 are currently $1268 (US) or $1916 (AUS).Even €873 for the the lowest model would be currently 1029 yankee bucks.Only when converting 6999 Yuan for the lowest model 934 directly into US dollars, the price is slightly below 1k ($984).

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 18, 2025, 06:46:17 pm
content: QuoteBelow is below.These are converted Chinese prices, which may change downward when the devices become available here.But they may also change upward.

author: 0xdeadbeef
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 18, 2025, 07:09:11 pm
content: At best, the MHO900 line willstartslightly below $1k. Considering taxes etc., even that is questionable.Anyway, I don't see the large price gap between the MHO98 and the MHO984 (which is the only somewhat comparable model from the MHO900 line) as suggested in the original context.Actually, considering the bandwidth upgrade and the "full option" package including the 500MPts upgrade, a 16ch LA probe and a case, the $140 price difference between the MHO984 and the MHO98 sounds like a total bargain.Well, letting aside how sensible a 1GHz (or even 800MHz) scope is that offers 4GSa/s only in single channel mode.

author: asmi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 18, 2025, 07:23:09 pm
content: Quote from: 0xdeadbeef on September 18, 2025, 07:09:11 pmConsidering that the cheapest 1GHz scope I know of is over 5k$, I can see many people being totally cool with a single-channel 1GHz scope for 1.5k$.

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 18, 2025, 09:47:17 pm
content: Quote from: 2N3055 on September 18, 2025, 11:04:47 amOK so its not for you, we get it. Its still innovation and increased competition. I don't care for the flashy enthusiast/gaming PC scene but still acknowledge how much they've driven performance forward and costs down.If someone asked a week ago where to buy a 12bit 800MHz+ scope for $1k they'd be laughed off the forum.

author: 2N3055
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 18, 2025, 10:16:10 pm
content: Quote from: thm_w on September 18, 2025, 09:47:17 pmNo I do acknowledge that there might be use for single channel 1GHz scope. If that can be had for very little money that will be great thing for those in market for that kind of device. Fact that I have no use for it is of no importance to other people with their priorities.

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 19, 2025, 04:22:47 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 18, 2025, 04:24:06 amSure, why not.It doesn't have to be very in-depth, most of it is probably the same as the DHO800/DHO900.

author: 0xdeadbeef
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 19, 2025, 04:30:54 pm
content: https://maykei.com/category/oscilloscopes/page/2/?filter_product_brand=93"Fast delivery within 72 Hours"

author: faveri97
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 21, 2025, 05:16:30 am
content: My unit of MHO98 just arrived and the first impressions are not terrible to me.The form factor is the same as the DHO900 series. Fan noise is also approximately the same. CPU temp is around 55 degrees celsius after 30 mins of operation according to the self test menu. The BNC ports feel really warm to touch.Boot time is around 55 seconds. Active power draw is around 60W. The bundled power adapter is a 100W (20V, 5A) USB C Liteon one.The sleep mode of DHO900 series is replaced with a "low power" mode which takes around 6 seconds to enter and only 3 seconds to recover from. However, the power draw is ~18W in this mode.Other differences compared to the DHO914S during my initial fiddling around:1. The nearly useless UltraAcquire mode is replaced with high resolution mode.2. The auto trigger delay is lower than DHO914S with the 1.04 firmware, resulting a faster waveform update rate when the scope is not triggered. I don't know why they slowed down the auto trigger mode for the 1.04 firmware though.3. It comes with a WiFi / bluetooth adapter and can be connected to the front panel USB port to enable Internet access and time synchronization.4. There is a new full screen mode to increase the waveform display area. The screenshot is attached below.I'll do some actual tests tomorrow at work before selling my DHO914S or returning the MHO98.

author: 0xdeadbeef
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 21, 2025, 07:39:05 am
content: Quote from: faveri97 on September 21, 2025, 05:16:30 amAt least this sounds like a pretty good idea.

author: faveri97
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 23, 2025, 07:15:24 am
content: I performed some basic bandwidth tests with my MHO98 in 50Ohm input mode. The -3dB bandwidth is ~1.16GHz when the sampling rate is 4GHz. As expected, there are heavy aliasing problems when the sampling rate drops below 4GHz. The AFE bandwidth is very likely not adjusted according to the sampling rate.However, there seems to be some digital filtering going on around the Nyquist frequency. When the sampling rate is 2Gsps, the amplitude response is greatly attenuated at frequencies around 1GHz and rises again at ~1.2GHz. This is more apparent for the 1Gsps sampling rate, where the frequencies around 500MHz and 1500MHz are attenuated. And I can't reach the specified 400MHz -3dB bandwidth (ignoring the aliasing effects) when the sampling rate is 1Gsps.Then I reduced the sampling rate further to 5ksps by adjusting the time base, so the presumed digital filtering is probably not in effect. I measured a -3dB bandwidth of ~1.23GHz under this condition. I think this is the real AFE bandwidth of this scope.I tried to enable the 250MHz bandwidth limit function to reduce aliasing when the sampling rate is 1GHz. However, it seems that the bandwidth limit function is also likely implemented with both analog and digital filtering. There is still some aliasing at frequencies from 700MHz to 1300MHz.I don't know if this problem can be fixed in software or not. Maybe it should switch to MHO934 when the sampling rate is below 4GHz.

author: faveri97
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 23, 2025, 07:25:40 am
content: One of the good news is that the FFT function has finally been revised.1. The missing average and max hold modes are implemented.2. The number of FFT points is displayed (hidden in the screenshots), and the RBW calculation bug is fixed.3. The flat top window function seems to be fixed. Note that the number of FFT points is not the same for the two scopes in the screenshots.

author: RogerG
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 23, 2025, 09:29:38 am
content: It seems that they finally understoodsomeof the complainings of thousands of their DHO 800/900 users.Now we have to hope that here will be a FW 1.05 with these fixes ...

author: jjloki
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 27, 2025, 06:27:36 am
content: my brand new silver knob wanker edition.

author: NE666
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 27, 2025, 07:53:38 am
content: Quote from: jjloki on September 27, 2025, 06:27:36 amSo, they fitted chrome bling knobs but then shipped with cheapest of the cheap BNC covers, rather than some nice(r) metal ones??PS. Your little Sony monitor is adorable.

author: jjloki
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 27, 2025, 09:36:00 am
content: Quote from: NE666 on September 27, 2025, 07:53:38 amNah, I was the one who bought these cheap stuffsSome info I got from Rigol guys： The 1Ghz version is only limited to this special edition. The MHO9000 series won't be enabled to 1Ghz by Rigol(only to 800MHZ maximum)They do give users a free quality backpack with pedantic looking.

author: Lethe
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 27, 2025, 11:01:39 am
content: Quote from: jjloki on September 27, 2025, 09:36:00 amIs it maybe possible to flash the MHO98 image into MHO900 or replace the vendor to crack?

author: Sorama
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 27, 2025, 11:27:45 am
content: Quote from: NE666 on September 27, 2025, 07:53:38 amSo does Micsig and Siglent.

author: 2N3055
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 27, 2025, 12:20:12 pm
content: Quote from: Sorama on September 27, 2025, 11:27:45 amYou missed the point.This is supposed to be bling bling version. Hence fancy bling knobs. But cheap covers.I personally think if they wanted bling, it should have came with gold BNC, gold BNC covers and gold knobs.. Baaaamm!!

author: Sorama
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 27, 2025, 12:39:32 pm
content: Well. Whatever precious metal they put on it, it will never compensate for the disappointment afterwards.Why o why do people keep falling in the same trap?

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 27, 2025, 12:40:58 pm
content: QuoteA voucher for suitable work clothes should also be included...

author: 2N3055
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 27, 2025, 12:58:08 pm
content: Quote from: Sorama on September 27, 2025, 12:39:32 pmBecause many people are not like you and me and actually like cheap bling.I could never understand the fashion years ago when it was modern for women to wear Fred Flintstone fur sleeveless jacket over a mini skirt in the middle of the summer. But many did so...

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2025, 08:04:31 pm
content: Quote from: jjloki on September 27, 2025, 06:27:36 amShiny reflective screen, too!

author: eurofox
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 07, 2025, 03:53:48 pm
content: The official list .....

author: NE666
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 07, 2025, 04:05:40 pm
content: Quote from: eurofox on October 07, 2025, 03:53:48 pmWhen they say 'Hot', are they referring to the pricing, or to the thermal management?Rigol fan modders just felt a great disturbance in the force..

author: 0xdeadbeef
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 07, 2025, 04:32:19 pm
content: So much about the "Under $1k"...

author: scopeman
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 07, 2025, 06:50:01 pm
content: It's the ugliest piece of T&M I have ever seen!I'll wait for the art deco versionSamW3OHM

author: eurofox
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 07, 2025, 06:57:49 pm
content: Quote from: scopeman on October 07, 2025, 06:50:01 pmYes indeed, it fit perfectly in the new oval office.

author: scopeman
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 07, 2025, 07:06:24 pm
content: I'd bet it won't be long before the base version gets hacked to a 1GHz verison with all the bells and whistles!SamW3OHM

author: kmoonwalker
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 08, 2025, 02:50:33 pm
content: Quote from: faveri97 on September 21, 2025, 05:16:30 amSo how it went with testing over longer period?Is it worth keeping or did you sent it back?

author: faveri97
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 09, 2025, 10:11:32 am
content: I'd say it's a mixed experience. However, I found it really helpful to me to have a second portable oscilloscope (with better siggen), so I kept it.They fixed some of the major bugs and missing features in DHO900. Less UI clutter with full screen mode. FFT is less buggy. The record function has lower dead time, and you can finally save the recorded data.But the Bode plot function is still pretty broken.My biggest complaint is still the aliasing problem and how MHO98 "tries to deal with it". The digital filtering theory is pretty much proved for me when I attached a fast edge pulse generator to the scope and the waveform looks very similiar to the step response of a 1.2GHz brick wall low pass FIR filter, with the symmetric ringing pattern.To sum it up, I think MHO98 is a usable 1GHz single channel oscilloscope if you are very sure that the bandwidth of the measured signal is properly limited to 1GHz or do not care about the time domain waveform fidelity very much, and a usable 250MHz dual channel oscilloscope as long as you remembered to have the 250MHz BW limit enabled, and a qual channel sampling theorem demonstrator.

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 10, 2025, 08:11:10 am
content: Quote from: faveri97 on October 09, 2025, 10:11:32 amIt has full screen mode as standard?

author: faveri97
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 11, 2025, 01:54:14 am
content: Quote from: Fungus on October 10, 2025, 08:11:10 amYes. The full screen mode can be entered by tapping the expand view icon at the top left corner of the waveform display window. However, the result sidebar would hide the vertical ticks (DHO900 doesn't have this problem) and some of the bottom bar. A little inconvenience.

author: CC12068
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 11, 2025, 09:36:06 am
content: just make some haasoscopepro probe and problem solved

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 11, 2025, 12:02:47 pm
content: Quote from: faveri97 on October 09, 2025, 10:11:32 amI wonder if these new features will be released for DHO800/DHO900.

author: eurofox
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 11, 2025, 12:07:58 pm
content: Quote from: Fungus on October 11, 2025, 12:02:47 pmI think I will buy one and sell my 924S

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 11, 2025, 06:47:09 pm
content: Quote from: 0xdeadbeef on October 07, 2025, 04:32:19 pmAs I wrote at the time, prices can go up here—or down:https://www.batronix.com/versand/oszilloskope/Rigol-MHO934.htmlBatronix prices with/without 19% VAT:MHO934 819€/975€MHO954 919€/1094€MHO984 1009€/1201€MHO98 (-50% discount): 1099€/1308€All are listed on stock

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 11, 2025, 07:41:20 pm
content: If the 350Mhz model can be unlocked to 800Mhz or 1GHz with 500Mpts memory then that's not a bad price.The bummer is the 350Mhz model only has the 350Mhz probes, not the 500Mhz probes. You need to pay 120 Euros more for the DHO954 to get them.The blinged out version comes with the logic probes and 500MPts memory included. Not badfor the specsbut you have to wonder about the screen size, etc., when you're paying that much.

author: 2N3055
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 11, 2025, 08:13:30 pm
content: Quote from: Fungus on October 11, 2025, 07:41:20 pmActually, a 350MHz version is a DHO900 that at least samples right and maybe worthy replacement for MSO5000 if you want to stay with Rigol....

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 11, 2025, 09:42:58 pm
content: Quote from: 2N3055 on October 11, 2025, 08:13:30 pmThe usual bandwidth:sample rate caveats apply, but if you're AWARE of them them then it's still worth having.PS: The manual says it has a 250MHz bandwidth limiter.

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 11, 2025, 10:00:04 pm
content: I think the days are numbered for the DHO900; the MHO900 is what the DHO900 actually wanted to be.And then you no longer have to “pay attention” to sample rate/bandwidth.The DHO900 was simply a mess and should be consigned to history.

author: Turing
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 11, 2025, 10:09:50 pm
content: Apologies for this question, but would I regret if I buy MHO98 over other models(934,954,984)? It seems like Batronix has a good price, and I don't want to miss it out. I'm just an electronic enthusiast, not doing crazy stuff. I know I don't need these, but just for fun

author: eurofox
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 11, 2025, 10:17:02 pm
content: Quote from: Turing on October 11, 2025, 10:09:50 pmI just order the MHO98 and put my 924S online for sale, is only 2 months old but I don't care, my lab will be blinbling

author: Turing
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 11, 2025, 10:24:47 pm
content: I pulled the trigger on MHO98, thanks! Now, I need to return my DHO804 to Amazon, luckily I purchased it 10 days ago and used it only once"Thank you very much for your order, you will receive an order confirmation within the next 15 minutes."

author: mrisco
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 12, 2025, 04:00:45 am
content: Quote from: Martin72 on September 13, 2025, 09:35:15 pmThe UI looks very similar to my DHO800/900 mod!!

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 12, 2025, 04:44:43 am
content: Quote from: Turing on October 11, 2025, 10:09:50 pmIf you're going to use the logic probes then go ahead, it's cheaper than buying them separately.Otherwise... it's a safe bet that it's going to be hackable so you can buy a 954 and spend $10 on some shiny knobs.(OK, you won't get the bigger logo and shiny bezel if you do that...)

author: Grym
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 12, 2025, 08:58:49 am
content: @TuringIs the AC trigger just as broken in MHO98 as in DHO series ? (causing the the signal to visibly jitter ?)

author: faveri97
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 12, 2025, 09:53:17 am
content: Quote from: Grym on October 12, 2025, 08:58:49 amYes. AC and LFR trigger modes are still broken. Jitter is around 3ns peak to peak.

author: axantas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 12, 2025, 05:26:35 pm
content: Quote from: eurofox on October 11, 2025, 10:17:02 pmWhy on earth did I have to discover that thread, that I overlooked all these daysWhy on earth do I think, that I should get one too and sell my 900 - why...

author: eurofox
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 12, 2025, 10:05:49 pm
content: Quote from: axantas on October 12, 2025, 05:26:35 pmIt is already Sold Out at Batronix

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 12, 2025, 10:20:43 pm
content: That's not surprising, as retailers won't get many* of these limited edition models.Add to that the very reasonable price and the fact that all options and the logic analyzer are or were included...A glimmer of hope for the others:Rigol is unlikely to have used its own hardware for the MHO98, meaning that the 1 GHz can probably be hacked on the normal models, as can the memory.But then you don't have that “beautiful” look....*) MHO98, limited to 1998 pieces worldwide - 98, 1998 : Year of establishment of Rigol

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2025, 04:31:55 am
content: Quote from: Martin72 on October 12, 2025, 10:20:43 pmGrab 'em while you can!

author: eurofox
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 13, 2025, 05:39:31 am
content: Quote from: Fungus on October 13, 2025, 04:31:55 amYes I did itMy 924S was sold in less than one day on a local second hand site.

author: axantas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2025, 07:59:26 am
content: Then there still were two in stock as of yesterday. I brought it down to zero and got the last one.

author: 2N3055
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2025, 08:17:07 am
content: Is this innapropriate?

author: Sorama
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2025, 08:41:20 am
content: it's beautiful !

author: axantas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2025, 08:57:04 am
content: Life is hard enough- if there is the chance for some fun, take the opportunity

author: 2N3055
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2025, 08:59:45 am
content: Quote from: Sorama on October 13, 2025, 08:41:20 amIt really is.. Nature is amazing..

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2025, 10:52:30 am
content: Quote from: axantas on October 13, 2025, 07:59:26 amMaybeTHElast one.In the world.

author: eurofox
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 13, 2025, 11:16:40 am
content: Quote from: Fungus on October 13, 2025, 10:52:30 amCheck here :https://www.eleshop.nl/

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2025, 11:41:31 am
content: Just noticed the back is transparent and they're individually numbered.

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2025, 11:49:04 am
content: Quote from: eurofox on October 13, 2025, 11:16:40 amThere's alwayssomebodywho has to spoil it.I wonder who's gonna get serial number number #1998. That would be even cooler than having #0001.

author: axantas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2025, 12:48:22 pm
content: Quote from: Fungus on October 13, 2025, 10:52:30 amI will keep it sealed then and sell it for 10'000$ in an auction at Sothebys...but in the link of eurofox there appears to be an additional source - and the folks at Batronix are clever as well - they are restocking.

author: eurofox
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 13, 2025, 01:10:09 pm
content: ​It will be a collection item that is why it is plated with gold, maybe Trump would like to have one as well.

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2025, 01:17:11 pm
content: Quote from: 2N3055 on October 13, 2025, 08:17:07 amNo.When I first saw the '98 model, I had a flashback to when my father used to use something like that:

author: eurofox
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 13, 2025, 04:12:50 pm
content: First revieuw .....

author: mrisco
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2025, 04:51:33 pm
content: Quote from: eurofox on October 13, 2025, 04:12:50 pmIt would have been nice of Rigol to send me the MHO98 as a token of appreciation for using the new UI.

author: axantas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2025, 05:32:23 pm
content: Quote from: mrisco on October 13, 2025, 04:51:33 pmI came across this fact reading the thread about hacking the 800/900 and I was really irritated. I am not aware how many rules you "violated" creating the new UI(not judging it, nothing against your activities!). I followed the development and I like and appreciate your work. But it is a difference between a skilled coder doing that and a company, simply transferring your work into their commercial products without even contacting you. Ok - you can feel honourd by the fact, Rigol liked it, but it is not the way to go.

author: mrisco
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2025, 05:36:42 pm
content: Quote from: axantas on October 13, 2025, 05:32:23 pmI have mixed feelings, but premium the satisfaction that the design must be right to have been chosen to be used in a limited edition, I prefer to stay with that. Now I can say, that my DHO804 has a GUI similar to the limited edition

author: eurofox
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 13, 2025, 06:58:06 pm
content: My MHO98 will arrive Wednesday, October 15 between 14:00 - 16:00

author: 0xdeadbeef
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2025, 07:16:11 pm
content: Despite of this being a Rigol with a small, glossy screen, weird looks and the stupid bling stuff and knowing that bugs will never be fixed, this is still a somewhat tempting offer.At Batronix, the MHO98 costs ~1308€ while the MHO934 without any upgrades costs ~975€. I.e. only the memory upgrade for 260€ brings them in the same price range.But then, there's also the MHO900-BND update included which costs ~796€ and the LA probes which cost ~356€.Given that there is even a bag included and you can run in from USB-C, it's actually quite portable.I'd still prefer the Micsig MHO14 with it's larger screen, higher resolution and much more professional looks, but this is certainly a nice bundle for the price.if just the screen was a bit larger and the thing wouldn't look like a toy designed by color blind maniacs (and no, I don't even mean the bling stuff), I might give it a shot.

author: NE666
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2025, 07:53:35 pm
content: Quote from: axantas on October 13, 2025, 05:32:23 pmWhat's good for the goose is good for the gander. There's no moral high ground between Rigol 'borrowing' a community/end user idea, and an end user reverse engineering, modifying and redistributing Rigol's software.Besides, isn't this the very spirit of good 'open source' etiquette? One modifies one's fork but contributes any valuable changes upstream to the original author/maintainer?

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2025, 08:17:55 pm
content: It is sad enough that customers have to help themselves in this way.What's more, some of these improvers also charge for their services, so they can count themselves lucky that Rigol isn't interested.QuoteIt doesn't even have to be MHO98.It looks like Rigol has fixed a few bugs and expanded some features with this series. If they now turn their attention to the Bode plot, among other things, this series will be a “hit" for the money.

author: 0xdeadbeef
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2025, 08:35:49 pm
content: Quote from: Martin72 on October 13, 2025, 08:17:55 pmIt's just that options like the function generator are so expensive that the MHO98 is actually the cheapest option if you want one or two options.

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2025, 08:42:40 pm
content: In terms of the official package, it's unbeatable, no question about it.

author: egonotto
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2025, 02:24:16 am
content: Hello,the price/performance ratio is extremely low. It's tempting to give in. However, I will remain strong.I couldn't find the maximum sampling rate for the digital channels. And I couldn't find the influence of the digital channels on the memory either.Best regardsegonotto

author: faveri97
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2025, 03:33:45 am
content: Quote from: egonotto on October 14, 2025, 02:24:16 amFrom my crude tests, the minimum pulse width ever shown on the screen is 1ns, corresponding to a 1Gsps sampling rate. The sampling rate of analog channels and the memory depth are unaffected by the logic analyzer.

author: axantas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2025, 03:28:15 pm
content: So - Number 2XX is here. As it is a Special Edition - lets make a little unboxing thing - no video, just three pictures.The outer box is somewhat - gosh, what is inside there - We all know the size of these Sony Headphones and the known size of the scope itself. So there must be something additional - the Rigol bag. Nice.But to my big surprise - I read the text in the contents description carefully, but did not clearly see it included - there is a PLA2216 included. This really makes it a perfect addition to my little, humble workbench. I had the Logic Probe in focus to get it separately, thus - welcome. Everything complete....ok until I discover something new to be added...All in all -yes to everything particularly at that price.It is not THAT bling-bling, Rigol kept a certain technical aspect with the black/yellow color combination....into the first tests now.

author: mawyatt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2025, 03:44:49 pm
content: Quote from: mrisco on October 13, 2025, 05:36:42 pmIt seems to us that if Rigol is using some of your created IP then they should at least acknowledge such, and if they are using a lot of your IP they should a least acknowledged and provide you with the product involved!!If they don't, then this doesn't speak highly of Rigol in general!!We have the DHO814 altho we hardly ever use it as we have 3 Siglent DSOs and prefer them (long story why we have the Rigol).Anyway, we aren't involved in any type coding but do appreciate your efforts in creating an improved UI and you should at least be acknowledge for your contributions by RigolBest

author: 0xdeadbeef
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2025, 03:51:34 pm
content: Quote from: egonotto on October 14, 2025, 02:24:16 amSame here. But it's really tempting and that dumb "limited edition" trick is really working for me. Not because of the bling crap but because this is really a very good offer and missing it feels like losing moneyQuote from: egonotto on October 14, 2025, 02:24:16 amInterestingly enough, Rigol seems to have never specified the memory of sampling rate of the digital channels. Didn't find this in any datasheet I checked while in Siglent's datasheets, you'll find the information immediately...

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2025, 03:59:53 pm
content: axantas will be able to tell us that.

author: axantas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2025, 04:43:33 pm
content: Quote from: 0xdeadbeef on October 14, 2025, 03:51:34 pmI would not have bought it at the initial price, but with the offer from Batronix, the additions, (there is working WiFi - imagine...) it is a perfect offer. Bandwith - the four probes - the PLA2216. Rigol also has been working on the heat dissipation. No plastic on the front anymore. As warm as it gets in idle, this seems to be a progress. No real progress regarding the fan though. Quite present...But fortunately, they misplaced the warranty-sticker a bit "off housing", make it very easy to remove it safely. My screwdriver is waiting...@Martin72: ask everything, but take into consideration, that there are far more skilled people in this thread, than me. But I will do my best.And again: It is not bling-bling. I would rather call it "less plastic"Oh - yes: it took me about 10 minutes to change the language from chinese to english, looking for "Setup - language" 设置. Finally found the entry with a graphical globe.

author: 0xdeadbeef
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2025, 05:15:48 pm
content: Just watched a video about the logic analyzer in the DHO924S. It seems there the sample rate decreases if you enable the logic channels.I guess this means that the logic analyzer uses resources (bandwidth, probably also memory) that are normally used by analog channels.This might explain why there is no explicit sampling rate or memory defined for the logic channels.

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2025, 07:22:30 pm
content: Quote from: axantas on October 14, 2025, 04:43:33 pmDoes it have WiFi built in? Can you set the time zone?What's the firmware version number?

author: eurofox
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 14, 2025, 07:37:50 pm
content: Quote from: Fungus on October 14, 2025, 07:22:30 pmI will be able to answer tomorrow, it already arrived in Brussels and expect it in the afternoon.

author: Turing
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 14, 2025, 07:39:27 pm
content: If it is shipped with UPS, do you also see a clearance warning on the UPS tracking page?

author: axantas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2025, 08:18:07 pm
content: Interfering - interested in your experience, Turing.What are Timezones? There is only Shenzen or Shanghai - everywhere in the Universe as well as on our Rigols...WiFi is there - an USB Dongle is included. It also sees the Networks, if you disconnect and connect it, while the Scope is running. The connection with two networks 2.4 and 5 GHz failed for now, as it was "connecting" forever.Wired network is running.

author: 0xdeadbeef
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2025, 08:23:27 pm
content: Quote from: Fungus on October 14, 2025, 07:22:30 pmNo, but it's said to come with a WLAN/Bluetooth USB stick that blocks the only USB connector though.Quote from: axantas on October 14, 2025, 04:43:33 pmLooking at pictures of the backside, the fan of the MHO900/MHO98 looks quite a bit bigger compared to that of the DHO914. Is the fan noise really not improved?

author: 2N3055
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2025, 08:46:36 pm
content: Quote from: 0xdeadbeef on October 14, 2025, 08:23:27 pmIt has much more power consumption. And case size and shape sometimes defines acoustics much more than fan itself.

author: 0xdeadbeef
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2025, 08:54:55 pm
content: Quote from: 2N3055 on October 14, 2025, 08:46:36 pmIs that so? According to the data sheets, both the DHO900 and MHO98 have the same power supply specification.Quote from: 2N3055 on October 14, 2025, 08:46:36 pmThe cases of the DHO900 and MHO98 look more or less identical.

author: axantas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2025, 08:55:47 pm
content: Quote from: 0xdeadbeef on October 14, 2025, 08:23:27 pmThere is a Rigol Dongle for the front connector. Not working here until now. It sees networks, if you connect ot after powering on the the Scope. It asks for a password. Then it starts connecing...If you enter an erroneous password, it reports "wrong password". Yet there is no way to enter the correct password.This WiFi is in a pre-Alpha state. They heard rumors about that cable-less magical internet connection trough the air, but did not manage to get it working yet.The cheap TP-Link WiFi-Dongle WN725N is not recognized at all. No Dongle at all is recognized at the USB-B socket with an adapter.Power Consumption: Running idle it draws 60 Watts.

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2025, 08:59:51 pm
content: Quote from: axantas on October 14, 2025, 04:43:33 pmSet the maximum sample rate and memory on the scope, then activate the LA.Which memory/sample rate is then displayed?Please provide a screenshot.Thank you.

author: 2N3055
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2025, 09:01:49 pm
content: Quote from: 0xdeadbeef on October 14, 2025, 08:54:55 pm4GS of ADC , FPGA to handle the 3x data volume.. There must be power increase.And yes the cases are the same so they will sound pretty much same ..

author: axantas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2025, 09:04:48 pm
content: Quote from: Martin72 on October 14, 2025, 08:59:51 pmIf I am told, how to knit the sweater, then almost everything is possible.scheduled for tomorrow.

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2025, 09:14:55 pm
content: Quote from: 0xdeadbeef on October 14, 2025, 08:54:55 pmUnfortunately, the data sheets only specify the power supply, not the power consumption... Very useful.Be that as it may, according to the data sheets stored at Batronix, the power supply for the DHO900 series has 48W of power, while that for the MHO900 series has 70W.

author: axantas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2025, 09:17:45 pm
content: Quote from: Martin72 on October 14, 2025, 09:14:55 pmAnd the MHO98 come with a 100W Power supply drawing 60W idle.

author: 0xdeadbeef
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2025, 09:46:30 pm
content: Actually, the datasheets for the MHO98 and MHO900 (*) I downloaded both specify a 70W "Power", but also a "Power Voltage" of 20V / 5A.Anyway, I don't doubt that the MH98 draws more current than an DHO900, but the fan issubstantiallylarger, so the fan noise should at least bedifferent.(*) Ah, sorry, I thought I downloaded a DHO900 datasheet but downloaded an MHO900 datasheet instead which has the same power supply specification as the MHO98 of course.Still, these datasheets specify both, 70W ("Power") and 100W ("Power Voltage") for the supply. Not the best datasheets anyway.

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2025, 09:51:02 pm
content: I may need to qualify that statement regarding the data sheet.At least for the MHO series, they (rigol) have specified the power consumption, albeit in a somewhat confusing manner.The power supply for all MHO900/98 models is specified as 100W (20V, 5A), while the power consumption is specified as 70W.However, this is not stated explicitly.

author: axantas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2025, 01:15:40 pm
content: Quote from: Martin72 on October 14, 2025, 08:59:51 pmI played around a bit with the settings there are strange dependencies switching the Mem Depth, but this is it with max values.Rigol has still to do some work on the firmware.- The IP-address is not shown - it is connected, but still displays 0:0:0:0:0- The timezone is fixed to China. Connecting it to the network reverts the manually chosen time. But as I remember, we did have a similar annoyancy with Siglent...- More probably to discover

author: eurofox
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 15, 2025, 01:24:59 pm
content: My MHO98 just arrivedIt got a special number FFIt less blingbling than on the picturesWIFI connected, there is a keyboard on the screen, no need for external keyboardMouse work but click does not work when touchscreen is deactivatedFirmware version 1.0Somes options are "limit" ,check pictureThere is a document to complete to unlock the "limit"Bluetooth is included

author: 2N3055
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2025, 02:06:39 pm
content: Quote from: axantas on October 15, 2025, 01:15:40 pmYes, there are bugs in all equipment. Siglent, Keysight, R&S. And they get fixed there. With Rigol it is a bit more stochastic. Hope dies last..

author: Sorama
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2025, 02:09:39 pm
content: Quote from: eurofox on October 15, 2025, 01:24:59 pmHaven't they included codes for those 'limit' options?It looks to me that even those options should be included (for ever).

author: axantas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2025, 02:15:06 pm
content: Quote from: Sorama on October 15, 2025, 02:09:39 pmThey are not included, but should become included following the registration on that document.I did it yesterday, but no reaction yet from Rigol - not even a confirmation mail.

author: eurofox
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 15, 2025, 02:19:01 pm
content: Quote from: Sorama on October 15, 2025, 02:09:39 pmThere is a document to complete, I just did it and send it.According the document something should come by email, maybe a code to enter in an hidden place or simply a gel file to install ...Or maybe they wil activate it by internet

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2025, 03:12:38 pm
content: Quote from: axantas on October 15, 2025, 01:15:40 pmFTFYSDS2000X Plus got a FW and OS update to fix it.Never experienced it personally but helped a few to correct it.

author: axantas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2025, 03:51:08 pm
content: Quote from: tautech on October 15, 2025, 03:12:38 pm...am I being teached proper English here, tautech ?

author: 0xdeadbeef
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2025, 03:59:49 pm
content: Quote from: axantas on October 15, 2025, 01:15:40 pmThe more interesting thing would have been how the sampling rate and memory change when you activate 1,2,3,4 analog channels with and without the LA.I.e. I suspect the LA will lower the sampling rate and memory just as if an additional analog channel was activated.

author: ststefanov13
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2025, 04:06:42 pm
content: Batronix stopped accepting orders for MHO98 and the product disappeared from the product list.

author: eurofox
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 15, 2025, 04:11:48 pm
content: Quote from: Martin72 on October 14, 2025, 08:59:51 pm

author: 0xdeadbeef
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2025, 04:16:13 pm
content: Interesting. So unlike the DHO900, switching on the LA seems to reduce neither the sampling rate nor the memory depth.This would mean that the LA is independent. Strange though that Rigol doesn't feel the need to specify any of this in their datasheets.

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 15, 2025, 04:26:21 pm
content: Or a firmware bug is displaying the wrong info

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2025, 04:26:57 pm
content: Quote from: axantas on October 15, 2025, 02:15:06 pmTalk to the people who sold it to you, they're probably supposed to email you the codes.

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2025, 04:31:53 pm
content: These things are tempting... but IknowI don't need one. Must resist...Batronix lists the MHO98 as "no longer available". I guess they sold their entire quota.

author: eurofox
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 15, 2025, 04:43:37 pm
content: Quote from: Fungus on October 15, 2025, 04:31:53 pmStill available herehttps://www.eleshop.nl/rigol-mho98-oscilloscoop-limited-edition.htmlIt is a shop with very good reputationHurry up if you need one

author: Sorama
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2025, 04:51:30 pm
content: Quote from: eurofox on October 15, 2025, 04:43:37 pmEleshop does say they won’t guarantee you a delivery.

author: axantas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2025, 04:55:49 pm
content: Quote from: 0xdeadbeef on October 15, 2025, 04:16:13 pmThis is part of the "dependencies" i encountered by switching values like memory depth manually.But interesting: you can switch on LA without the PLA2216 - something which is not possible on a 924S, where you only get a "not connected" error.

author: ptluis
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2025, 04:56:45 pm
content: 61W minimum consumption you'll need a respectable (expensive) powerbank to be able to use it for 3 hours.But this is a nice strategy to obtain funds 1998x1350€ =:-Fnirsi style, new models instead of fixing the previous ones

author: axantas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2025, 05:17:32 pm
content: Quote from: ptluis on October 15, 2025, 04:56:45 pmYou are right, it draws quite a bit. Question is, do I need to carry it with me for my "outdoor activities" or do I use my XEast (or Fnirsi...) portable with me.

author: Turing
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 15, 2025, 06:15:50 pm
content: My MHO98 also arrived with the number of 2xx instead of 1998I have a dummy question, should we have a screen protector for this lovely touch screen? I still haven't opened it yet because of this confusion

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2025, 06:42:15 pm
content: Quote from: eurofox on October 15, 2025, 04:43:37 pmI want number #1998 so I'm gonna wait 'til the last minute.

author: axantas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2025, 06:47:35 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on September 18, 2025, 04:24:06 amDear Dave - please do a review and have a look at the PCB-routing from the probe-connectors to the (two i guess) ADC. I did not forget your finding in the Siglent SDS 2000X HD in the videohttps://youtu.be/lUAevbBh0rQat about 22:42.C1 and C2 use one ADC / C3 and C4 use the second one for layout reason. Curious about that in the new Rigol BlingBling.

author: axantas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2025, 07:05:06 pm
content: Quote from: Turing on October 15, 2025, 06:15:50 pmWelcome another 2XX ;. Regarding the screensaver: Stop eating greasy Hamburgers or get yourself one at 89.99$ - or get something like that - I use it, if I am eating greasy Hamburgers

author: eurofox
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 15, 2025, 07:10:23 pm
content: I just tested the bandwidth, to 1.1Ghz with no level change, not the 3dB down but at 1.2Ghz it cut it brutally downward.Another positive feature are the probes that are from a decent quality.

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2025, 07:26:56 pm
content: Quote from: eurofox on October 15, 2025, 07:10:23 pmHow about with the 250Mhz limiter enabled?What's the aliasing like with two channels enabled? 1GHz is all very well but you can only do it on a single channel with a 4GHz ADC.(...does it drop to 2GHz with two channels enabled?)

author: eurofox
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 15, 2025, 07:35:14 pm
content: Quote from: Fungus on October 15, 2025, 07:26:56 pmI will do a few more tests tomorrow.​Basically I'm already more than happy with 1Ghz on 1 channel, in fact I don't need this but it is like with womens, better to have a beautiful one than a huggly one.I sent an email to Batronix with respect to the activation of the options.

author: 0xdeadbeef
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2025, 07:52:00 pm
content: Quote from: Fungus on October 15, 2025, 07:26:56 pmThere are two 2GSa/s ADCs. They can be interleaved to 4Gsa/s with only one channel activated. With two channels activated, the sampling rate drops to 2GSa/s.With four channels, it drops to 1GSa/s. Same with the memory. 500MPts with one channel. 250Mpts for two channels. 125MPts with four channels.All defined in the datasheet.

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2025, 08:15:42 pm
content: Quote from: eurofox on October 15, 2025, 07:10:23 pmIf I remember correctly, these Rigols are supposed to have FFT peak mode, so you could generate a sweep from 1 MHz to 1.5 GHz and display the amplitude curve across the frequencies.

author: Turing
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 15, 2025, 09:12:40 pm
content: Quote from: axantas on October 15, 2025, 07:05:06 pmIn case someone wants to eat hamburgers, Nintendo Switch OLED screensaver(7") fits very wellNow I can turn on my precious

author: ptluis
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2025, 11:18:38 pm
content: Quote from: axantas on October 15, 2025, 05:17:32 pmWhen I'm talking about running a scope from battery/powerbank it's not with the purpose of outdoor use, but because it greatly reduces signal noise interference. You get a much cleaner signal reading when not connected to mains. Sometimes there are places where you just can't use a scope connected to mains due to the extreme noise that are injected through it

author: eurofox
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 16, 2025, 10:08:47 am
content: Quote from: Fungus on October 15, 2025, 07:26:56 pmI know the results based on the Nyquist–Shannon sampling theorem:Nyquist (2×) is the theoretical minimum for a pure sine wave. For accurate waveform reproduction (especially non-sinusoidal signals, edges, and to allow for filter roll-off), oscilloscopes are typically run at 4–5× the highest frequency of interest. For a 1 GHz signal, that implies 4–5 GSa/s (or higher) for good fidelity.

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2025, 11:43:17 am
content: Quote from: eurofox on October 16, 2025, 10:08:47 amBut you don't know if Rigol did anything to mitigate it.Quote from: eurofox on October 15, 2025, 07:10:23 pmDoes it show a 900MHz sine wave for a 1.1GHz with two channels enabled?Does it show an 800MHz sine wave for a 1.2GHz input signal?

author: eurofox
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 16, 2025, 12:13:19 pm
content: Quote from: Fungus on October 16, 2025, 11:43:17 amChannels 1 on, signal to channel 1, enable channel 2 or 3 does not make any difference700 Mhz flat with 2 channels on800 Mhz -3 dBStarting from 810 Mhz quickly down, 900 Mhz nothing visible any more without changing the verticalI hope this answer your question.

author: faveri97
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2025, 12:19:54 pm
content: Quote from: Fungus on October 16, 2025, 11:43:17 amNo. However, it's very likely that they implemented some low pass digital filtering with a cutoff frequency of around 0.8*fs/2, presumably to get the potentially misleading -3dB bandwidth numbers of 800MHz@2Gsps and 400MHz@1Gsps (which is not possible with the current firmware) in the datasheet. When the sampling rate is 1Gsps, the aliasing is still prevalent even with the 250MHz bandwidth limit.I got a message from Rigol that they will fix the bandwidth problem at 1Gsps in the next firmware release. Not sure about the aliasing, though.Quote from: faveri97 on September 23, 2025, 07:15:24 am

author: ststefanov13
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2025, 12:26:43 pm
content: In Eleshop.eu and Rigolshop.eu MHO98 can no longer be added to the store cart.Congratulations to the winners.

author: Sorama
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2025, 12:42:33 pm
content: I wonder if people are willing to pay a markup to buy one second hand?Will they be that crazy?

author: ststefanov13
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2025, 01:39:15 pm
content: Quote from: Sorama on October 16, 2025, 12:42:33 pmIf for some reason you have acquired two copies, you can do an experiment on Ebay, put one up for auction with the starting price * 1.5 and get some popcorn and beer.And you might be surprised how many crazy people there are.In my opinion, Rigolwill release it again without a 50% discount, without a probe for LA, without a bag, without licenses and without a gold plate.

author: Sorama
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2025, 01:47:25 pm
content: Quote from: ststefanov13 on October 16, 2025, 01:39:15 pmThat would be a 984 which is available.(But including a 50MHz AFG)

author: ststefanov13
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2025, 01:57:22 pm
content: Quote from: Sorama on October 16, 2025, 01:47:25 pmI think you forgot the LA probe for 300 EUR and a bag for 80 EUR.

author: Sorama
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2025, 02:07:10 pm
content: Quote from: ststefanov13 on October 16, 2025, 01:57:22 pmIsn’t that what you mentioned, without probe nor license nor bag?Only difference would be bandwidth (800Meg vs 1Ghz)

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2025, 02:13:49 pm
content: Quote from: eurofox on October 16, 2025, 12:13:19 pmSo... it turns on the 800Mhz limiter when there's two channels enabled.That's excellent!How about with 4 channels? Does it drop to 350MHz?

author: eurofox
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 16, 2025, 02:57:54 pm
content: Quote from: Fungus on October 16, 2025, 02:13:49 pm4 channels on 200 Mhz flat, 250 Mhz -3 dB 300 Mhz 50% of original signal.

author: Turing
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 16, 2025, 03:20:52 pm
content: My MHO98 has 2 problems- It doesn't connect to WiFi, it gets stuck in "Connecting xxx" screen- Most of the buttons have double press issue, I'm pressing to run/stop button it still stays same, then I need to press firmly, it worksBesides these, I still haven't heard back from Rigol about the "Welcome Kit" although I've submitted the form in the QR code.

author: eurofox
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 16, 2025, 03:29:04 pm
content: Quote from: Turing on October 16, 2025, 03:20:52 pmWIFI was no problem for meYes double pressing here as wellActivation of options same problem, already 3 emails to Batronix, they ask me a License document but is not supplied

author: 0xdeadbeef
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2025, 04:24:19 pm
content: Quote from: eurofox on October 16, 2025, 02:57:54 pmThe datatsheet specifies 400MHz for four channels. Sure the 250MHz limited wasn't active?Side note: Batronix offers a free "Rigol MHO9 Batronix-Bundle" for the MHO900 scopes.You get a bag and the 50MHz generator for free (not the 100MHz generator though!).Also the LA probe and the MHO900-BND package are missing compared to the MHO98 (letting aside the bling and 1GHz).Also, Rigol Europe still sells the MHO98 directly on Amazon. No idea if you would still get one though.

author: eurofox
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 16, 2025, 04:25:30 pm
content: ​I just check the buttons issue, it work fine when you push long enough, a short push is not working.Picture of power used but the oscilloscope.

author: axantas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2025, 06:35:15 pm
content: Quote from: Turing on October 16, 2025, 03:20:52 pmThanks for the (bad) info about WiFi - same problem here. This at least confirms, that the Dongle is not broken. I also have the problem, that the Dongle "sees" networks only once after beeing plugged in if the scope is already powered on.No problems with the buttons hereNo feedback from Rigol after the registration of the Welcome Kit.Rigol also needs to work on the Video-Trigger. Not as bad as the first version of the 800/900 firmware, but it is not possible to get a steady display with a 100% stable digital video signal. Trigger on "n-th" occurrence does not help either.

author: Macguiwer
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 16, 2025, 07:47:48 pm
content: MHO98 It's available on Amazon Spain for €1,329.I'll keep my device DHO924+Besides, I don't know if it's a good idea to have an "exclusive" device with few users and only a few units.What effort does RIGOL put into keeping a few devices with a very short commercial life up to date?

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2025, 08:09:11 pm
content: Quote from: Macguiwer on October 16, 2025, 07:47:48 pmWith the exception of bandwidth, all MHO900 models can be upgraded to the MHO98 standard.This also means that the MHO98 is identical to the “normal” MHO900 models, i.e., the only exclusive features are the limited “collector's design” and the additional 200 MHz bandwidth.So there is no need to worry that you will be left alone with any problems because few people own this scope; the same applies to support via firmware.

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2025, 08:30:24 pm
content: Quote from: eurofox on October 16, 2025, 02:57:54 pmOK, that's not ideal. I thought it would use the 350Mhz limiter for the lowest models in the range but it looks like they used the 250Mhz limiter instead.Still, it isn't going to alias and that's good. 250Mhz bandwidth into a 1Ghz ADC is 4:1 ratio.350MHz would have beenslightlyabove the 2.5:1 ratio we know and love.The rolloffs seem quite aggressive though. 50% down at 300MHz is a steep drop.

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2025, 09:25:37 pm
content: I would still like to see agraphical representationof this.

author: 2N3055
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2025, 09:57:24 pm
content: Quote from: Martin72 on October 16, 2025, 08:09:11 pmMisery loves company...

author: 0xdeadbeef
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2025, 10:08:08 pm
content: Besides, I wonder how many scopes they sell for "normal" models. After all, scopes are a niche product. I can't imagine that scopes in the >1000€ range are sold in the hundreds of thousands.E.g. most of my colleagues, who are electrical engineers (and the like) by education and/or trade, don't feel the need to tinker with electronics at home, letting aside considering to buy a scope.For the MHO98 the will most certainly sell these ~2000 scopes in no time. I guess it will take a while for the other MHO900 models to reach the same numbers.

author: CC12068
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 18, 2025 03:25:14 am
content: It's unusual for the activation to be this slow. here in Mainland China, i receive the email containing activation information within a day.

author: axantas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 18, 2025 10:24:19 am
content: Quote from: CC12068 onYesterdayat 03:25:14 amRigol replied just a couple of minutes ago. Got a PDF with a serial and the how-to.

author: eurofox
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 18, 2025 10:52:30 am
content: Quote from: axantas onYesterdayat 10:24:19 amI got my license key as well

author: Sorama
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 18, 2025 10:59:58 am
content: Quote from: eurofox onYesterdayat 10:52:30 amso, you had to ask batronix?is that the proper way, or did rigol messed up?

author: RogerG
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 18, 2025 11:22:23 am
content: Has the included bag still that rubbish integratedMicroUSB cable?

author: eurofox
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 18, 2025 12:13:54 pm
content: I got the license file on a USB stick, it should recognise it according the manual but, I try by rebooting butI try 3 different USB stick, reformat it, put the file in the root butI try all possibles menus to find if it is possible to force reading of this licence file butAny idea ?

author: eurofox
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 18, 2025 12:31:00 pm
content: Quote from: RogerG onYesterdayat 11:22:23 amYes

author: eurofox
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 18, 2025 12:31:56 pm
content: Quote from: Sorama onYesterdayat 10:59:58 amI got it from Rigol directly

author: Turing
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 18, 2025 01:10:24 pm
content: Did you try formatting the usb stick with different types like fat32 and others? I also received the email but didn’t try it yet

author: eurofox
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 18, 2025 01:25:52 pm
content: Quote from: Turing onYesterdayat 01:10:24 pmYes I did, use 3 different usb sticks. It is strange a screen dump from the oscilloscope is visible in the directory of the usb stick from the oscilloscope but the license file is invisibleI check the attributes of the files but it is normal and visible with windows explorer

author: 0xdeadbeef
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 18, 2025 01:52:05 pm
content: In the past, it was possible to activate licenses through SCPI commands:https://rigol.my.site.com/support/s/article/How-to-install-option-license-by-using-UltraSigma-SCPI-commandThere's also this instruction for the 5000/7000/8000 series which might or might not be the same as for the MHO900 series:https://rigol.my.site.com/support/s/article/Installing-a-license-onto-the-5000-7000-8000-ScopesDid you follow the described procedure there?Quote

author: axantas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 18, 2025 02:38:42 pm
content: Quote from: Sorama onYesterdayat 10:59:58 amThey do the keys per country - in got mine from Rigol Germany. So it depends on their efficiency. No need to contact Batronix.Regarding the bag: I do have an USB-C connector inside.

author: egonotto
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 18, 2025 02:39:25 pm
content: Hello,I'm still interested in what sampling rate you get when all 4 analog channels and the 16 digital channels are used, and how much memory is then available. And what does it look like in segmented mode?Best regardsegonotto

author: egonotto
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 18, 2025 02:42:09 pm
content: Quote from: axantas onYesterdayat 02:38:42 pmHello,what can you do with the USB connector?Best regardsegonotto

author: axantas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 18, 2025 03:47:45 pm
content: Quote from: egonotto onYesterdayat 02:42:09 pmAssume your USB battery brick inside the bag and charge your favourite USB gadget at the connector outside. Thats the way it works todayAlso known as the modern version of the question "do you have a lighter?..."

author: eurofox
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 18, 2025 04:24:23 pm
content: Forget USB stickI got some help from favery97, it was tricky to find the right syntax and thank him for that!Connect to lan, in my case with WIFIOpen SCPI panelWrite the folowing in the SCPI command prompt xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx is your license code in the file from the license you got from Rigol.:SYSTem:OPTion:INSTall MHO900-BND@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxEnter and check option, it should be activatedReboot

author: eurofox
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 18, 2025 04:30:41 pm
content: I discover that the oscilloscope control is fully working from my desktop computer with touch screenMouse control is working as well

author: axantas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 18, 2025 04:31:08 pm
content: Quote from: eurofox onYesterdayat 04:24:23 pmThank you, eurofoxI have USB working, but no way to load a *.lic file anywhere...EDITWorks, all options forever now. thanks.

author: mrisco
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: «Reply #227 on:Todayat 03:04:05 am »
content: If you like the look of the MHO98 but don't need all its power and already have a DHO800/900, I have an alternative for you: the Sparrow Extended 0.7.1. This is the GUI that Rigol used as a basis for the UI in the new MHO series.

author: eurofox
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: «Reply #228 on:Todayat 07:14:49 am »
content: Yes we need UPA and menu for the MHO98 to acces other Android applications.If you develop it I'll buy it

author: eurofox
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: «Reply #229 on:Todayat 03:06:22 pm »
content: No hacking anymore :'( ....It got it almost all without hackingWe should find something to keep us bussy