[Sold] FREE (AB, Canada): Tektronix Type547 Oscilloscope with 1A4 Plug-in Unit - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Jebnor
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 25, 2018, 03:45:22 am
content: I picked this up for a song a couple years ago and am now moving. I'm in the Edmonton area in Alberta, Canada.Price: FREE ( or what you want to pay) + Shipping ( or come get it )I'll give it a good crate and ship it to you if you want. Fair warning though it'll be expensive, the unit weighs 33Kg (72 lbs) without a crate.It works quite well as far as I can tell. Complete with Manuals. Ch.3 however does not seem to work,but channel 1, 2 and 4 work well.This thing is a tank! See pictures.https://imgur.com/a/kldADX9I don't want to bin this and would like it to go to someone who will use it and/or appreciate it.Message me, or email me at <myusername>@gmail.comNo dealers please.Jeb

author: Acecool
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 25, 2018, 08:44:06 am
content: I would love this but I'm in Hendersonville Nc right now and I have a broken neck, back and severe nerve damage so it'd be impossible for me to carry it or move it...Why not check local museums? Some do modern history exhibits or through the ages... If no one claims it, please don't throw it away... So much is lost to the trash :-(

author: Jebnor
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 25, 2018, 11:35:27 am
content: I hadn't thought of that. I will look into it. Thanks for the idea.Jeb

author: PaulAm
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 25, 2018, 01:00:51 pm
content: Are you on the Tekscopes list? It would be worth posting it there. I've had several 500 series rescued through that route.

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 25, 2018, 07:14:46 pm
content: Kijiji, however unlikely, is another place to post your scope. I search my local one for multimeters, power supplies, scopes, etc.Free will likely get you 2 or 3 interested parties.

author: Jebnor
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 25, 2018, 09:23:24 pm
content: Quote from: PaulAm on May 25, 2018, 01:00:51 pmWhere does one find the Tekscopes list?

author: richnormand
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 25, 2018, 09:52:07 pm
content: Do you have a Maker or college club organisation.The introduction to oscilloscopes with it would still be valid today and useful for many projects.Also do you have an antique radio organisation or amateur radio flee market available.I see some of these old scope here at the amateur radio hamfest here in Ottawa and many time an old-timer will want them.BTW I have a 545 that I acquired back in the early 70s that is still in perfect working order. Just cant bring myself to let it go...An audio, synthesizer DJ or electronic music could also be interested. Kijiji might help here.Don't trash it, it is quality stuff and it might last another 50 years.

author: Jebnor
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 25, 2018, 11:19:26 pm
content: It looks like another user on the forum contacted me by email and wants it. $150 in shipping later, it will be going clear across the country from Alberta to Ontario and there will be a proud new owner for this Really awesome rig.I'll post pics/updates of the crate building and whatnot.

author: Jebnor
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2018, 12:32:20 am
content: Here we go. All crated and ready for shipping on Monday.https://imgur.com/a/BdzimIkBefore anyone jumps on me about the foam. 1) you're probably right, 2) there are no ICs in there. Its all tubes.

author: james_s
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2018, 01:12:04 am
content: Wow, that ends up being an expensive scope with shipping. Hopefully you checked that all the tubes are firmly seated and nothing is loose inside before crating it. I would have stuffed it full of wadded newspaper or bubble wrap to prevent anything popping loose.

author: djadeski
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 01, 2018, 06:42:51 pm
content: I wanted to close out the thread and take the opportunity to thank Jebnor for a tremendous job packing and shipping and show him how it looked when it arrived having traveled half way across the country.Also a shot of the unboxing and the unit confirming it still works are included as attachments.As you can see in the picture of the box it took a few dings in transit but was delivered in great working order.Thank you!!Dave

author: james_s
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 01, 2018, 11:36:04 pm
content: That's quite and impressive packing job. It's nice to see these old Tek scopes soldiering on, they are absolute works of art.

author: Jebnor
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 02, 2018, 12:04:38 am
content: I'm glad it made the trek no worse for wear and into the hands of someone who will use it!Post some pics of you using it for something. And see if you can get the pesky 3rd channel to workJeb.