(UK only) Wanted: old unwanted/spare analogue scope  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: glossywhite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 03, 2011, 01:38:29 am
content: Hi chappies!I wasn't sure if this is the correct place to ask, but I am desparately seeking a used, working analogue scope, of anything above 20Mhz. I live in the UK and can pay carriage (I am from Northants) but I really don't have a lot of ££ to spare. eBay is a no for me, as I simply don't like it - don't ask, it's just out of the question.If anyone has a spare analogue scope in working order, please do let me know (UK only).Thank you all so very much, and Happy New Year - God bless you

author: Zero999
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 03, 2011, 02:11:55 am
content: Dough, I saw one at Peacock's auction, in Bedford, just before Christmas and would've told you, if you'd asked this a couple of weeks ago.My advice is try ebay.

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 03, 2011, 03:07:16 am
content: If you dont like ebay why don't you use another auction site. I'm sure the UK has plenty of UK-only online auctions sites.

author: Ernie Milko
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 03, 2011, 08:57:30 am
content: Its worth looking on Friday-Ad.

author: Zero999
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 03, 2011, 10:05:20 am
content: Sorry, I missed the bit where you said no ebay but why? Are you worried about buying something you're not happy with? You could arrange with the seller to go and see it working, then you could give them cash in hand if you're cheeky or go through PayPal and ebay if you really want piece of mind.Have you tried looking in the local paper? I suppose it's a 'scope is a bit too specialist for that.When I started electronics over 15 years ago the answer would've been to buy some electronics magazines from somewhere like Maplin and looking at the advertisements but they're all gone now.

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 03, 2011, 10:05:22 am
content: I'm Northants too (Higham Ferrers)have you tried freegle or freecycle ? I could ask on the rushden and wellingborough groups if you like

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 03, 2011, 12:22:32 pm
content: You really are cutting off your nose to spite your face by ignoring Ebay.For example a quick search for scopes within 50 miles of Corby :http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WAVETEK-9020-OSCILLOSCOPE-COMPLETE-ALL-MANUALS-/280609295489?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Test_Measurement_Equipment_ET&hash=item41559e0c81http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TEKTRONICS-465-OSCILLOSCOPE-/150542480436?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Test_Measurement_Equipment_ET&hash=item230d07f434http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/nicolte-digital-oscilloscope-electronics-computer-/280610481936?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Test_Measurement_Equipment_ET&hash=item4155b02710And if you want a laugh at a clueless seller:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Oscilloscope-OS250B-GOULD-perfect-working-order-/260641996089?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Test_Measurement_Equipment_ET&hash=item3caf793d39May also be worth contactiong local colleges

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 03, 2011, 12:26:16 pm
content: If you can wait til May, cheak out the DDRC radio bootsale near Luton - you'll probably find something therehttp://www.ddrcbootsale.org/

author: glossywhite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 03, 2011, 02:14:58 pm
content: Quote from: mikeselectricstuff on January 03, 2011, 12:26:16 pmHa ha! He doesn't even list the specs for such a ridiculously high price! What a moron!Yes, I am going to contact my local college tomorrow, thank you. Meanwhile, I am still asking the question - nothing has changed...@Simon - yes, that would be great please! Thank you!

author: Zero999
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 03, 2011, 07:00:07 pm
content: Quote from: glossywhite on January 03, 2011, 02:14:58 pmIt's a basic 'scope, I used to have one myself until it started playing up so I gave it away.From memory the specification is as follows:Duel channelExternal triggerBandwidth: 15MHzTimebase 1µs/div to 5s/div with x 10 zoomV amplifier 5mV/div to 50V/divInput impedance: 1M 20pFYou're right, it's not worth that money, you could buy a new digital Chinese 'scope for that, look around for something better.

author: DaveW
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2011, 01:06:56 am
content: If you get desperate and paying seems acceptable, I've got a 40MHz dual channel Wayne Kerr, good condition that I was going to sell, would let you have it for £35. I'm in North London (Harrow) if that helps. If not, good luck with trying to get one-I really would recommend eBay, even if you contact the seller and try and complete outside eBay if you don't like them!

author: glossywhite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2011, 02:35:25 am
content: Quote from: DaveW on January 04, 2011, 01:06:56 amHello. I'd like to ask the model number first. It sounds great, and I'll likely take it if you can ship (I'll pay for that extra). Thanks.

author: DaveW
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2011, 01:04:28 pm
content: I've dug the photo's I've got on me and put them up on Flickr,http://www.flickr.com/photos/21076036@N07/It's the top 'scope on the stack.Looks like the model number is DTA40 but I can't find this online, when I get back from work I'll look for some more information and take more pics if you want. I don't mind shipping, I'll weigh it when I get back,HTH

author: glossywhite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2011, 01:23:05 pm
content: Quote from: DaveW on January 04, 2011, 01:04:28 pmThank you so much for your help. I take it that it comes with probes? Don't have any spare money to spend.Thanks again for taking the time to reply.

author: DaveW
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2011, 01:42:10 pm
content: I'll see if I've got any spare I can throw in, they're pretty cheap if nothttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/60MHz-Oscilloscope-Probe-X1-X10-Switch-/320609214258?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Test_Measurement_Equipment_ET&hash=item4aa5cc5f32#ht_4264wt_881I'll get a weight when I get back home, looks like shipping is about £10http://www.parcelforce.com/portal/pw/content1?catId=25800695&mediaId=25900662

author: glossywhite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2011, 02:00:39 pm
content: Quote from: DaveW on January 04, 2011, 01:42:10 pmThank you. As mentioned, I do not entertain eBay at this point in time, so if you could, it would close the deal for us. Also, I shall have to arrange some other way of paying you - possibly direct into your account, as I do not have PayPal.My friend has agreed he can pay you by PayPal, so that's sorted.Thanks

author: DaveW
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 04, 2011, 05:49:00 pm
content: GlossyWhite-PM sent,Cheers,David

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 06, 2011, 08:49:52 pm
content: Ah, so is it all sorted ?I did post on freegle and got an email back suggesting a "soundcard scope" app:http://www.electronics-lab.com/downloads/pc/002/index.html

author: Zero999
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 07, 2011, 05:01:41 pm
content: A sound card 'scope is only suitable for audio i.e. 20Hz to 20kHz and will be AC coupled so no DC support which isn't good for much.

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 07, 2011, 05:07:36 pm
content: yea i know.

author: glossywhite
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 07, 2011, 10:45:27 pm
content: Thank you for the kind suggestion Simon, but I won't be considering *any* kind of PC based 'scope - I need a real, physical oscilloscope.

author: DaveW
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 11, 2011, 06:26:18 pm
content: Quote from: glossywhite on January 04, 2011, 02:00:39 pmAny news on whether you want it or not?