Gone: Vintage Tektronix 453 Oscilloscope - FREE - Pickup only - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: austfox
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 01, 2020, 03:08:43 pm
content: I've had this oscilloscope sitting around for a while.Powers on, tube illuminates, but no further testing done. Includes 1 probe.Read more about this scope here:https://vintagetek.org/453-oscilloscope/This would benefit from a full restoration to bring it back to it's former glory.FREE, with pickup only from south-west Sydney.Steven.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 02, 2020, 05:38:18 am
content: For as long as I can remember, I've always wanted one of these classic look Tek scopes. It just seemed essential to have one on the bench to enable validity to any claim of being serious.My problem is the designated spot is currently occupied by a HP 1740A (courtesy of Dave), which is working nicely.Do I really need to step out for yet another scope? Do I need to add another item on my "To do" list that may never be actioned?Decisions, decisions ...

author: austfox
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 02, 2020, 07:49:42 am
content: You know you want it!Besides, these are not much bigger than a matchbox... 🤪

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 02, 2020, 10:29:17 am
content: Needs some time and money for sure.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 03, 2020, 04:12:00 am
content: Quote from: austfox on June 02, 2020, 07:49:42 amYou are evil.Quote from: Shock on June 02, 2020, 10:29:17 amHelpful - but is it enough to dissuade me...?Why am I still thinking on this?

author: james_s
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 03, 2020, 06:06:06 am
content: Do you have another flat surface somewhere? Who doesn't need a kitchen oscilloscope? Or maybe in the bathroom? Something to sit on the dresser in the guest room?

author: IconicPCB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 03, 2020, 07:19:54 am
content: Bloody lockdown....

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 03, 2020, 11:38:48 am
content: Quote from: james_s on June 03, 2020, 06:06:06 amWith friends like these, who needs enemies....

author: austfox
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 04, 2020, 03:28:38 am
content: Quote from: james_s on June 03, 2020, 06:06:06 amI pushed him over the line with an offer to drop it off next time I am in his area.Looks like Brumby will be doing the restoration... sometime in the far, far distant future!

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 04, 2020, 05:58:23 am
content: Quote from: austfox on June 04, 2020, 03:28:38 amYeah. Turns out I'm near enough for an easy detour. Made it impossible to say "No".QuoteTimescale is about right.I will enjoy the history of it though ... why it came into being.

author: PaulAm
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 04, 2020, 03:25:01 pm
content: I got one of those around 30 years ago. It was my first real scope and I still use it once in a while if I want a quick look at something. It can sit on the floor and not take up any bench space.In all that time it has required exactly zero repairs.The early ones used nuvistors in a couple places (later serial nos and the A versions used FETs) and, of the repair parts, only the tunnel diodes are slightly difficult to find. My favorite of the series is the 454A which is 150MHz with a larger screen in the same package. That may have been the highest bandwidth discrete component scope. Got one of those in my restoration queue.Have fun with it

author: stevetob67
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 06, 2020, 01:40:04 am
content: Pity I am a Victorian, looks like it is gone anyway

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 06, 2020, 01:49:48 am
content: Keep your eyes peeled .... I've seen far more opportunities for test gear show up in Victoria than NSW!

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 14, 2020, 01:08:03 pm
content: Dropped off today. A big thank you toaustfoxfor the generosity of his time.I'm still wondering about the wisdom of accepting - mainly because of a reaction from SWMBO: The "look".However, now that it's here, I just have to keep it out of the way until I can find a permanent home.