At 11:55 AM 2/6/02 -0600, you wrote:

>Are there certain models that should be avoided due to notriously poor
>quality?  Are there certain models that are notriously high quality?

Some of the Tek models use hybrids in the deflection circuits. They
are not repairable except by cannibalizing another 'scope as the
hybrids were proprietary/in-house and Tek has gotten rid of their
hybrid facility but kept the design secret. "U401"  ;-)

Best regards,


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