WTB: <$100 2ch Analog Oscilloscope [Melbourne, AU] - Page 1
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author: ryanralph
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 18, 2015, 01:51:42 pm
content: Hey all,Been looking out on ebay for that white whale that is the $50 oscilloscope for a couple of months. Any chance someone's feeling generous and letting one go for less than $100?Main things I'm looking for is at least 2ch and 20MHz.Cheers

author: Aodhan145
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 20, 2015, 01:25:26 am
content: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/buysellwanted/for-sale-50mhz-oscilloscope-35mhz-oscilloscope-and-signal-generator/

author: Monittosan
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 20, 2015, 02:24:31 am
content: Where do you live? And what are your requirements?I'm in Richmond and Thomastown.Regards,Rob

author: ryanralph
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 20, 2015, 12:21:41 pm
content: Hey Rob,I'm in South Melbourne, can travel.As I've said, I don't really know what I need other than minimum 2 channel and minimum 20MHz, maximum price I can afford at the moment is $100Would happily take a digital scope if someone was willing to part with one this cheapThanks Aodhan145:Quote from: Aodhan145 on September 20, 2015, 01:25:26 amThough, as has been pointed out in that thread, it's unlikely that the person is still selling those.Cheers

author: Aodhan145
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 20, 2015, 12:26:07 pm
content: Quote from: ryanralph on September 20, 2015, 12:21:41 pmHahaha I didn't see the date. I just saw it near the top of the buy sell wanted.

author: SteveLy
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 20, 2015, 01:31:53 pm
content: Unfortunately most Aussie sellers of old analog scopes on ebay, gumtree etc are totally dreaming. Asking prices are often not that far off what you'd pay for a new low-end but very capable modern DSO. I suppose sellers are old dreamers out of touch with today's technology and market and cannot get over the fact that gear they had paid $1000s for 20 years ago is worth so little today.I'm on the hunt for a good analog scope myself to use mostly for audio projects and will be asking around at work to see if there are any old ones lying around gathering dust. (I'm at one of the larger universities; large physics and engineering departments are not a bad place to ask. Many of them have cupboards if not rooms full of old equipment that's never going to be used again, but no one has the heart to chuck it.) If I find a spare one I'll let you know.

author: Aodhan145
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 20, 2015, 08:08:06 pm
content: Quote from: SteveLy on September 20, 2015, 01:31:53 pmIf the postage wasn't the same price as the scope, I would buy one for you.

author: ryanralph
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 23, 2015, 02:17:15 am
content: So is the general consensus, keep saving and try and get an entry level new DSO for about $500?

author: ozwolf
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 23, 2015, 03:47:37 am
content: Hi ryanralph,I'm looking to upgrade my 'scope and have this available - Rigol DS1052E. As new, in original box with all accessories.See attached photos.I realise this is higher than your expectation, but....www.emona.com.auis currently selling these for $439 + gst + shipping, I'll accept $339 (no gst). You'll have to arrange shipping or pickup from Toowoomba 4350.A quick estimate fromwww.e-go.com.aufor shipping by road freight is about $31.66. Australia Post wants $51. You can get your own quotes with the following details;Ship from Toowoomba Qld 4350Weight - 4.4kgs47 cm x 28 cm x 31 cm carton.Ozwolf

author: SteveLy
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 23, 2015, 05:51:17 am
content: @OP: I scored a couple of old scopes from the physics dept. One of them does not turn on but I'll try to fix it. If I do fix it you can have the other one. It's not in great shape though. Switches and controls are very twitchy. Needs a bit of an overhaul. Triggers ok but only on channel 2 it seems. I think it's 10-15MHz Aussie made BWD 539, mid-late 1970s. I'll let you know soon.

author: ryanralph
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 23, 2015, 06:06:21 am
content: Thanks for the offer OzWolf but I know I can't afford it at the moment.SteveLy: That would be amazing! I'll keep looking but definitely give me a shoutout if you have some luck with it

author: SteveLy
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 23, 2015, 10:59:11 am
content: Quote from: ryanralph on September 23, 2015, 06:06:21 amHi ryanralph, I managed to repair the the other scope (which is the better one of the two, a BWD 824) so you can have the BWD 539 if you want. But don't expect too much. It is pretty flaky. It may not do the job and could be a source of frustration if you need something dependable. At least the focus is pretty good for the most part (better than on the 824). I'll give the switches and dials a quick contact clean when I do mine, but I expect it may need more attention. I'm sending you a PM with pick-up details.

author: SteveLy
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 25, 2015, 05:51:29 pm
content: The contact cleaner worked like magic on the switches and pots but unfortunately the beam focus pot went belly up on the 539. I'll try to repair it when I can get a replacement but in the meantime if anyone else has a scope for Ryan, don't hold back.The 539 appears to be about 45 years old (found one 1970 date code). For its age it's not bad but it is showing its age.