(PURCHASED) WTB: 3245A Universal Source (preferably with the 100V option) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: neverendingstudent
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2025, 03:01:06 am
content: So, as I descend further into voltnuttery, I find myself desiring more and more standards and cal sources. Currently up on my to-get list is a 3245A Universal Source, with strong preference for a unit with the 10x amplifier option to reach 100 volts. I want to be better able to demonstrate function and accuracy on the multimeters (and other T&M stuff) that I put up for sale.Looking for working preferred, no preference on HP or Agilent era.Trying to do better than eBay prices.I'm in Michigan, USA if that makes any difference for anyone thinking on shipping costs.Thanks everyone!

author: Andrew43clark
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 06, 2025, 05:04:49 am
content: Hi Contact Roberts, he’s a collector. He has HP 3245A Universal Source forsale in good condition. Here’s his contact information [scam email removed]Cheers

author: neverendingstudent
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2025, 05:47:56 am
content: Quote from: Andrew43clark on August 06, 2025, 05:04:49 amThank you so much! I just sent out an email, we'll see what he has to say.Edit: well, I feel dumb for not noticing it was a new account.

author: Zoli
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2025, 05:54:07 am
content: Quote from: neverendingstudent on August 06, 2025, 05:47:56 amMost likely scammer - be extra careful.

author: neverendingstudent
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2025, 06:04:16 am
content: Oh damn it. I didn't notice that was a brand new account.Thank you Zoli.

author: Halcyon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 06, 2025, 06:25:36 am
content: Quote from: Zoli on August 06, 2025, 05:54:07 amYep, it just a repeat of the same scam, same post format and everything. Do not provide any personal information or payment.

author: neverendingstudent
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2025, 06:33:39 am
content: Quote from: Halcyon on August 06, 2025, 06:25:36 amWhelp, I had already sent off an email before anyone pointed out the problem, but that only contained public-facing information, and now I know to disregard anything further coming from that email or any resulting contact attempts that occur in the blind.

author: Zucca
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 06, 2025, 01:09:41 pm
content: Email sent, yes it has the 100V I forgot to mentioned it in the email....

author: neverendingstudent
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 16, 2025, 09:43:52 pm
content: HP 3245A with 100V amplifier board has been purchased from Zucca, arrived extremely well packaged and is working properly. Per my anxiety-fueled requests the 3245A was packaged in specific ways, among other things to bulk out the front panel and leave a void around the BNC connectors, and he even double-boxed it to further protect against impact damage. The shipping journey vibrated some screws out but this was not in any way something that could have been anticipated and I took care of it before powering the unit up.Video:Zucca also included a KX-Ref improved voltage reference board with an LTZ1000 (plus a spare unpopulated board) for if I wish to install it. Project originated from XDevs:https://xdevs.com/article/kx-ref/Very Happy. Zucca was excellent to work with, reasonable about price negotiations and working out a partial trade (I had a Fluke Scopemeter + hardcase and a bunch of extras he wanted and accepted for ~half the value of the 3245A which I feel was very reasonable), very very good communication every step of the way. When doing the math on how much extra I needed to send by PayPal so that he received the agreed upon amount after fees it turned out I overpaid by ~$5 and he sent that back to me right away without being asked. Trustworthy seller and EEVBlog member.

author: Zucca
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 17, 2025, 01:37:34 am
content: I can also recommendneverendingstudent: awesome communication, quick payment, always reasonable.He does not only tell you or describe in writing how the device condition is: he records a video and send it out.The Fluke 199C was well packaged, and prior to agree on the trade I had already a video fromneverendingstudentto evaluate.Then he sent me a video with all the testing... 6 stars seller/buyer.Also before this deal I asked for a favor and he was happy to help me without any hesitation.Looking foward to make another deal withneverendingstudent!