03-11-2017, 07:54 AM
(This post was last modified: 03-11-2017, 07:57 AM by ppppenguin.)
Agree totally with Mark's comments about scopes. Unless you're a testgear enthusiast a scope is just another tool, albeit a very powerful one. You don't want to be mending it, especially as fixing a scope often needs another scope. How do you think I know this
Many years ago when I had my first scopes, buying a decent one was a budget buster for most enthusiasts. Now you can get secondhand Hamegs etc for almost pocket money prices (sub £50, often seen them at Harpenden for £20) anyone can own a good and usable instrument.
There are 2 camps as to the usefulness of scopes in radio and TV mending. Many guys who were in the service trade would have used one rarely if at all until colour TV and VCRs arrived. People like me with an electronics design background have them front and centre on the bench. Using them is a bit like breathing - it's automatic and essential.
Many years ago when I had my first scopes, buying a decent one was a budget buster for most enthusiasts. Now you can get secondhand Hamegs etc for almost pocket money prices (sub £50, often seen them at Harpenden for £20) anyone can own a good and usable instrument.There are 2 camps as to the usefulness of scopes in radio and TV mending. Many guys who were in the service trade would have used one rarely if at all until colour TV and VCRs arrived. People like me with an electronics design background have them front and centre on the bench. Using them is a bit like breathing - it's automatic and essential.
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