Do you have a used working analog 20 Mhz 2 channel scope for sale to learn on? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / beginners

author: dalpets
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 09, 2014, 02:36:00 pm
content: I'm following Dave's advice. Can't see anything in Oz that reasonably looks like it might work, at least for another 6 mths. Overseas buys are postage prohibitive.If anyone ( Australia only, please) is prepared to part with an old one in working order I am prepared to pay up to $100 (AUD) + postage, or if you are feeling generous and want to quit one you might like to donate it. I don't mind either way.Thanks for looking.

author: dalpets
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 10, 2014, 05:00:38 am
content: Seems like used 20Mhz CRO's are hard to come by, so I'll up the ante to a used, working 2 channel CRO, up to 100mhz.Anyone?Please make a $ offer.Thanks for looking

author: Cozzmo
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 10, 2014, 08:22:31 am
content: Took me a while to find one too. I found that places like ebay they just go for stupid money somehow. Look around for local radio club trash and treasure type sales, that's where i got mine. 60Mhz dual channel under 100 bucks. Probably spent 3 months looking for one elsewhere and got one within 3 weeks once i found a local radio club sale.

author: GreyWoolfe
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 10, 2014, 11:44:06 am
content: Quote from: Cozzmo on June 10, 2014, 08:22:31 am+1- I picked up a Tektronix 2235 for $45 USD at a local hamfest. All that was needed was cleaning the horizontal and vertical amplifier controls. As Cozzmo says, be patient and the deal will come your way. I wasn't even looking for an oscilloscope, as I already had 2, but I couldn't pass up the price.

author: vk6zgo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 10, 2014, 12:30:55 pm
content: Quote from: dalpets on June 10, 2014, 05:00:38 amWhere in Oz are you?--try a Hamfest.If you are in Vic or NSW there are more than in the other States.That said,I bought my Oscilloscope at the Perth Hamfest.They are a bit like stuff at "Rivers"----there may be many or none!

author: jeremy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 10, 2014, 12:34:52 pm
content: Quote from: vk6zgo on June 10, 2014, 12:30:55 pmYes please answer this, I may be able to help

author: dalpets
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 10, 2014, 03:35:22 pm
content: Quote from: jeremy on June 10, 2014, 12:34:52 pmI'm in Adelaide, South Australia-probably away from where all the action is!.

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 10, 2014, 08:42:02 pm
content: This guy might be local try giving him a call and see if He will do it for a $100.http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/121254112297

author: jeremy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 10, 2014, 11:52:31 pm
content: I have a bwd 10MHz which is yours for the princely sum of $0, as long as you pay the shipping. I don't really know how well it works, but I dug it out this morning and it seems that the only problem I could find is that channel 1 has a somewhat temperamental trigger. Will post a picture later today.I think it was made in Australia

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2014, 05:04:49 am
content: A scope and a project!

author: jeremy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2014, 10:09:25 am
content: Here is your picture

author: dalpets
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2014, 01:53:12 pm
content: Quote from: Shock on June 10, 2014, 08:42:02 pmYep, saw that one mate. I passed it over, because like their other stuff, they don't provide any details. I get the impression they wouldn't be too interested in any dialogue, only getting it off their shelf to make a quid. In any event I don't think they know much about the stuff they sell.Thanks for taking the time to answer me.Cheersdalpets

author: dalpets
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2014, 01:55:54 pm
content: Quote from: Cozzmo on June 10, 2014, 08:22:31 amExcellent advice! I was to too blinkered in my research.Thanks muchlydalpets

author: dalpets
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2014, 02:16:29 pm
content: Quote from: jeremy on June 11, 2014, 10:09:25 amThanks Jeremy.Looks, maybe, that it might be OK, though it might have a heart attack being regularly revived after all this time, given it was manufactured circa 1978-1979. From my online research it was made at BWD Electronics P/L, Miles St, Victoria. Manuals are available online for 539's, though only for the A, B & D models, that I can see.Do you know what the $ freight on it would be to 5091, including your boxing cost?Thanks for taking the time digging it out & being so helpful.Cheersdalpets

author: jeremy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2014, 07:00:08 am
content: According to my quick measurements, it is about 200x250x450 mm and 7.2kg. Aus post says that will be $29.25 from me in Brisbane to you.If you are still interested, no packing fee necessary. I saved this guy from being thrown out and I would like it to have a good home.It's very similar to my first scope, a 1MHz BWD! At least this one has BNC connectors instead of banana plugs

author: vk6zgo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2014, 08:57:28 am
content: One really good thing about BWDs is that they very rarely have other than a nice bright display on their CRT.Whether this is because the tubes are really good,or that people used to leave the BWD on the shelf & use a Tektronix,I don't know!