Are you after a basic scope in Australia? Here are some in the ACT (+other gear) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / beginners

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 27, 2020, 02:47:35 am
content: A somewhat uncommon opportunity in the land downunder.....Promoted under the heading of "Vintage Electrical":https://www.allbids.com.au/t/vintage-electrical-saleI have dealt with them a few years ago - and would be happy to do so again, for the right item. They are located in Fyshwick, ACT. Beware the buyer's premium of 22.5%. Also freight costs if you can't pick it up yourself.

author: vk6zgo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 27, 2020, 05:54:01 am
content: A Tek 2205, although it is low bandwidth & doesn't have a delayed timebase, is far from a "basic" Oscilloscope.I don"t know anything about the Emtek, but it looks reasonable.As for the TAS 465, it does have 100MHz bandwidth, but is very menu driven --- a bit like all the bad points of early digitals, but without being a DSO.Don't be surprised if those 2205s skyrocket in price as the late bidders click in--- which might leave the Emteks to go cheaply.Under normal conditions, I would say " Look out for a 'scope at a local Hamfest", but there aren't likely to be any of them for a while.PS. Sorry, Brumby, I read your post in a hurry, & thought it was a novice looking for a cheap CRO.

author: johnh
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 27, 2020, 07:07:01 am
content: Mmm Spectrum Anaylsers - now where can hide that from SWMBO and make sure she doesn't answer the door when the courier drops it off

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 27, 2020, 12:54:12 pm
content: Quote from: vk6zgo on April 27, 2020, 05:54:01 amThat was my fault for not being a bit more careful in phrasing the title.Anyway, there are some basic scopeswithinthat auction.Edit: Changed the original post title.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 29, 2020, 09:27:54 am
content: Well, auction is over.No bargains ... even for the scope missing a channel.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 29, 2020, 10:43:18 am
content: Nope, zero bargain on everything.Several bidders won multiple same items, so expect to see them on ebay soon.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 29, 2020, 10:45:57 am
content: A very nice Tek 2225 went for $300+22%https://www.allbids.com.au/c/office-business/scientific-instruments/tektronix-2225-100mhz-dual-channel-oscilloscop-1114659

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 29, 2020, 01:35:09 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on April 29, 2020, 10:43:18 amExpect some stupid prices, too.

author: John B
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2020, 10:49:02 pm
content: Just as I thought. I would have have liked a CRO tektronix, but I'm not willing to play that collectors game with them now. Though, am I reading it right that you pay32%premium, ie allbids takes 22% plus you have to pay 10% GST?

author: vk6zgo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 30, 2020, 01:52:16 am
content: Quote from: Brumby on April 29, 2020, 01:35:09 pmYeah, probably appear at "Gray's Online" for kilobucks!I saw an AWA N&D set advertised on that site, or one of the other "usual suspects" for somewhere just South of $1000 a couple of years back, & recalled when Telecom Aust were pretty much giving them away.They had received a direction from the "suits" & knew they were going to auction, with the probability of only bringing in a few cents.