Hi Tom and others,

THanks for all your advice. I have several places in consideration which
sell Tek 475s. I will probably buy from one of them in the next few days.
>From your recomendations, it sounds like it would be the perfect scope
for my needs. I'll let you all know how it turns out. BTW, even though I
am almost set on the 475, I might still consider others. WHat are your
opinions of the Tek 7000 series benchtop scopes?

Thanks,

Sean


On Sat, 25 Jul 1998, Tom Handley wrote:

>    Sean, if you can get a Tek 475 in good condition for $200, `jump on it'!
> Around three years ago I bought a 465B with a DM44 for around $500 and that
> was a bargain. Tek is based here in Portland, OR and I bought this from a
> former Tek engineer that sells a lot of used Tek scopes. There is a lot of
> support for these scopes that are no longer in production. Former employees
> are doing a fairly good business selling used scopes, parts, and manuals.
> The major exception is the CRT. You will have to go to Tek for that and it
> costs a small `fortune'... If the 475 has a bright display and good focus,
> I would'nt hesitate. You can order service and operator manuals from a well
> known local who's been dealing with this for several decades. They cost
> around $30. If you do buy the scope and need manuals, leave e-mail and I'll
> get his number.
>
>    - Tom
>
> At 07:00 PM 7/23/98 -0400, Sean wrote:
> >Hello all,
> >
> >I am looking to buy a good used scope. I am looking for advice on what is
> >a good model to get. I have seen some Tek 475As which have about a 250MHz
> >BW and they seem to have a good combination of features for not too high
> >a price (abt. $200). Is it worth this much? Is this still a useful scope?
> >When was this model last manufactured?
> >
> >I would also appreciate it if anyone could point me to a place that sells
> >used scopes and is reputable.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Sean
> >
> >
>