Anyone have an old analog scope they would like to donate or sell to a student? - Page 1
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author: JamesIsAwkward
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 07, 2014, 07:42:39 pm
content: I'm starting a local EE program in January and I would like to get ahead of the game.. But I can't really afford a newer model. Wanted to ask if anyone here has an old scope they would like to donate or sell for a cheap price?Thank you for reading!James

author: mzzj
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 07, 2014, 08:33:20 pm
content: Quote from: JamesIsAwkward on September 07, 2014, 07:42:39 pmLet me guess. You must be from US?I have old tektronix 475 if you pay for shipping

author: Fsck
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 07, 2014, 10:00:20 pm
content: exactly what is your budget?you can easily snag a 2465 series in the states for relatively cheaply.

author: deth502
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 07, 2014, 10:02:36 pm
content: where you at, jimmy?

author: vk6zgo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 08, 2014, 01:55:21 am
content: Quote from: JamesIsAwkward on September 07, 2014, 09:37:56 pmA 20MHz digital is basically useless,so you are better off with the 475.

author: TheBorg
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 08, 2014, 12:59:26 pm
content: Shipping scopes in the USA using UPS or Fedex really isn't too pricey. They've just got to be packaged correctly.

author: mazurov
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 08, 2014, 04:53:44 pm
content: I don't have any small ones, but I have a couple of 500+MHz 7000 mainframes plus a pile of plugins. You have a house so space shouldn't be an issue, however shipping will still be expensive. Can you pick it up in Colorado?

author: Fsck
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 08, 2014, 09:28:55 pm
content: A 7k mainframe is *well* worth the shipping. Even if you can't afford it right away, save a bit to ship it, it'd be significantly better than basically any entry level scope.

author: crusader66
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 08, 2014, 09:36:10 pm
content: Let me know if you can't work out the details on the CO unit or if you don't change your mind on trying to snag one of these 7K mainframes. I am in OK and have a spare 475 that I keep wishing someone would take. Service manual and all. I have a co-worker that makes a bi-monthly pilgramage to west TN.

author: liquibyte
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 08, 2014, 09:49:06 pm
content: Quote from: crusader66 on September 08, 2014, 09:36:10 pmI'd love that. Are you just wanting to get rid of it for shipping or how much are you asking. Would be a hike for it though, I'm in MA. They weigh quite a bit I'm assuming.

author: mazurov
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 08, 2014, 10:09:45 pm
content: Quote from: Fsck on September 08, 2014, 09:28:55 pmThis is true for the recipient, however, packing/shipping the instrument of this size and weight could be quite costly at retail rates. The offer stands but the terms are "local pickup only".

author: TheBorg
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 09, 2014, 04:41:50 am
content: Quote from: mazurov on September 08, 2014, 10:09:45 pmIf only CO weren't 12 hours drive away. Would be less costly to ship it than to pay for gas and time...

author: PedroDaGr8
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 09, 2014, 04:44:28 am
content: Quote from: JamesIsAwkward on September 07, 2014, 11:03:56 pmHello, fellow KYian. Well I'm ex-KYian, now living in SD but my family still lives in Lexington, where I grew up.Yeah, scopes are REALLY damn hard to find in that area. Your best bet is checking craigslist in Da'Ville, Covington, Cinci, Lexington, Nashville and Knoxville.

author: vk6zgo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 09, 2014, 06:32:52 am
content: As always,I will suggest a Hamfest.There is a big one in Louisville this time next year,but I guess that is too long to wait.If you Google for "Hamfests near Kentucky" a lot pop up,but as I am not familiar with the area,I don't know how far away Google calls "near".Hams are quite domesticated & don't worry about non-Hams drifting around at these events.Of course,there may not be any Oscilloscopes,but that's the chance you take.The danger is,though,that you may get converted & go home with a Shortwave Receiver & a bunch of Ham Licence study material.

author: JoeO
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 09, 2014, 08:36:44 am
content: Go to arrl.orgSelect hamfests near the top of the pageSelect your state Kentucky.Turns out there is a hamfest in Central Ky this Saturday.http://www.qsl.net/ckars/

author: crusader66
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 09, 2014, 01:21:52 pm
content: I will work something out with James to get this 475 to him. Although, the HamFest Idea is a good one.