WTB: Starter analog oscilloscope - Page 1
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author: Kalin
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 25, 2017, 10:49:32 pm
content: I am looking to buy an oscilloscope for my developing lab. I don't have the cash to buy a digital one and I don't have the patience to keep getting outbid at the last minute on eBay.I'm located in Canada so I know I will have to pay shipping, so don't hold back on that account I don't mind paying for that.Thanks in advance,KalinSent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk

author: Neganur
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 25, 2017, 10:55:55 pm
content: http://www.sphere.bc.ca/test/justscopes.htmlYou could also try to send them an email, they're friendly.

author: Kalin
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 25, 2017, 11:35:34 pm
content: Quote from: Neganur on March 25, 2017, 10:55:55 pmI will shoot them an email but there price seems to start at $300 plus shipping which is almost enough for a new digital.Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk

author: boffin
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 26, 2017, 05:45:38 am
content: As youre in Canada, I would say keep your eyes on Kijiji for Sakatoon, you often see people selling coursework-required analog discoverys for $100ish bucks. Dave did a review of this usb scope, and its highly recommended.

author: DaJMasta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2017, 06:26:37 am
content: Quote from: boffin on March 26, 2017, 05:45:38 amI'd definitely look around locally. If your requirements are very open, you will probably see a couple options come up from time to time and many of them would likely work - so you can do a little research on whatever shows up to see if the price is good, and then see it working in person and not spend on shipping. Sometimes there's no accessories or whatnot, but a pair of cheap switchable probes would probably do everything you'd want in a starter setup and run only maybe $20-25, new, on ebay.

author: tatus1969
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2017, 08:32:36 am
content: i have one lying around that would be happy to find a new home. a 2 channel 10mhz one. needs some cleaning work on the potentiometers and switches (contact spray?), but it is fully functional. the probe set is not complete though.

author: kripton2035
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2017, 08:44:48 am
content: Quote from: Neganur on March 25, 2017, 10:55:55 pmit's nice to see a shop like this one, but they are almost 3x overpriced !

author: Kalin
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2017, 01:08:53 pm
content: Quote from: tatus1969 on March 26, 2017, 08:32:36 amThat would be great I will pm you with my details and then send you the money once you have a priceSent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk

author: alm
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2017, 01:50:14 pm
content: Beware of shipping costs. Shipping an analog scope across the ocean can easily cost more than buying one locally (or at least in the same country).Also only 10 milliHertz bandwidth is quite niche.

author: Kalin
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2017, 02:06:21 pm
content: Quote from: alm on March 26, 2017, 01:50:14 pmI was on mobile so i didn't realize that would be shipping from Germany. I hope it doen't come to too much for shipping. On a side note is $180 CAD for a working tek 2220 a good value?

author: boffin
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 26, 2017, 05:54:07 pm
content: This is the sort of thing to keep your eyes open forhttp://www.kijiji.ca/v-electronics/winnipeg/hitachi-oscilloscope-v212/1248985239?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

author: Kalin
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2017, 07:09:58 pm
content: Quote from: boffin on March 26, 2017, 05:54:07 pmIs that a good deal with no probes? I spoke to the seller and they said it is working because "it lights up". Is that good enough assurance?Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk

author: kripton2035
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2017, 08:26:55 pm
content: it's a shame you're not in france ... see how many scopes there are on the local craig list :https://www.leboncoin.fr/annonces/offres/franche_comte/occasions/?th=1&q=oscilloscope&parrot=0some prices are stupidly high, but there are some real bargains around 100€

author: dexters_lab
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 26, 2017, 08:56:55 pm
content: Quote from: Neganur on March 25, 2017, 10:55:55 pmi'd second that, in fact i would say call them... you will be speaking with the owners, you never know they might cut you a discounti have bought from sphere before, i couldn't recommend them enough

author: Bryan
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 05, 2017, 07:01:19 pm
content: I have I think a 2215 in my storage, haven't used it in ages. it did have a minor problem with the horizontal sweep. Would have to turn the horizontal back and forth a bit in the middle range, suspect dirty contacts or a cold joint. Will pull it out and test it if interested. In Canada on the West Coast.

author: Kalin
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 07, 2017, 01:04:45 pm
content: Quote from: Bryan on April 05, 2017, 07:01:19 pmI really appreciate the offer. I have one on the way from Germany and unless it was wrecked in shipping I can't really justify a second one. Thanks for the offer though.

author: Bryan
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 07, 2017, 08:14:37 pm
content: No worries, just one of about 4 scopes I have to get rid of to make room.:0

author: james_s
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 07, 2017, 08:51:52 pm
content: Germany? Wow, that must have cost a bundle to ship.The problem with old scopes is that they frequently cost more to ship than they're worth, but there are lots of them out there and there are deals to be found if one is patient.I've bought two different TDS 340 DSOs for under $100 each including shipping. One turned out to just need cleaning and calibration, the other had a bad diode in the power supply and turned out to only have logged 40 powerups, looks practically brand new with no screen burn. In both cases I waited until the listing was about to expire and tossed in a lowball offer that was less than half the asking price and both sellers agreed. I see a lot of old scopes like this sitting on ebay at crazy high prices but those expensive ones just sit, getting relisted over and over. I've acquired older analog scopes for free a few times, played around with them and gave them to others when I was done. If you don't mind cleaning up a dirty old neglected thing and aren't afraid to pop the cover and fix stuff you can get them cheap.