I got my TDS 1002 along w/ 4 NOS probes for $280. I got mine at a flea, but you might want to post a WTB on Tekscopes2 or TestEquipTrader on YahooGroups.
Also, you can likely get a Tek 465B or 2xxx analog scope for <$200. Also, try calling a few leasing companies or dealers to see if they have anything. Best, -John > I can get a new TDS1002 for ~$700 or a TDS 1012 for a bit over $1K. Given > that the typical eBilge price for a 1002 runs $600 or so, new seems to > make > sense. > > > > On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 12:32 PM, J. Forster <[email protected]> wrote: > >> A couple of months ago, I bought a used Tek TDS 1002 for under $300. >> I've >> always been very skeptical about DSOs and just love 7xxx series analog >> units, but I needed something for occasional portable use. >> >> I was pleasantly surprised. IMO, it's not an analog scope, but it does >> have nice features, including an FFT function (not a real SA, but pretty >> good to 100 MHz or so). >> >> I'd look for a stand-alone unit, rather than a PC card. >> >> (I'd love to get the interface card, but they seem to be rare.) >> >> FWIW, >> >> -John >> >> =============== >> >> >> > 'morning, folks, >> > >> > I was just on a verge of purchasing a Tek TDS1012 scope when a friend >> > suggested that I could save a chunk of change by buying a BitScope. >> > Although >> > I've been aware of PC scopes, I never really looked into them. The >> specs >> > look pretty good (the fact that I was looking at an entry-level Tek >> will >> > give you some idea of my needs). >> > >> > Anyone have any experience with BitScope or other of the low-end PC >> > scopes? >> > >> > Thanks, >> > >> > Bill >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> >> time-nuts mailing list -- [email protected] >> >> To unsubscribe, go to >> >> https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts >> >> and follow the instructions there. >> >> >> > _______________________________________________ >> > time-nuts mailing list -- [email protected] >> > To unsubscribe, go to >> > https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts >> > and follow the instructions there. >> > >> > >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> time-nuts mailing list -- [email protected] >> To unsubscribe, go to >> https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts >> and follow the instructions there. >> > _______________________________________________ time-nuts mailing list -- [email protected] To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
