On Thu, 4 Dec 1997 00:50:21 -0500, Mike Keitz wrote: >Various new Japanese or Korean 40 MHz analog scopes can be bought in the >$300 range. I don't know if they're any good though. When buying used, >you can't go to far wrong with anything Tektronix. The same goes for used HP scopes. Both these brands were built like tanks for professional use. Those cheapie far eastern scopes work OK, but they are made out of tinfoil ;-) Seriously though, the big problem with "bargain" far eastern scopes is that they are so flimsy that you can dent the case by putting the unit down wrong. Also, Tek and HP have been around for donkey's years. Who knows if you'll be able to get parts for a cheapie scope next week? CIAO - Martin. Martin R. Green elimar@NOSPAMbigfoot.com To reply, remove the NOSPAM from the return address. Stamp out SPAM everywhere!!!