John,

I've had great luck on eBay.  Take a look at some of the Tek 2235s or 
other 223X scopes (search on: tek* 223* -manual ).  Look for a couple of 
traces in the pictures, check knobs and switches, sellers rating in the 
high 90s (I get very careful if the seller is at 97% or less) and some 
volume (100+) and you should be fine.  A good working 2235 shouldn't run 
more than $200 plus shipping.  You'll wind up with a low end but 
professional (100MHz) scope that'll give you a great many years of 
service.  I snagged a pair of 2235s for $100 each a month ago.  One knob 
on one of the two needs help but otherwise, both scopes are fine.

Regards,
Dave

John Nall wrote:

> I've got an old Leader single-trace scope that has bit the dust, and I 
> figure that it would cost more to it get repaired than the thing is 
> worth.  It is at least 15 years old, perhaps more, and has served 
> well.  But the time has come.  Plus I made some extra money from doing 
> something for someone, and it is burning a hole in my pocket.  :-)
>
> So anyway, I want to buy a new general-purpose scope for  the shop.  I 
> am strictly a hobbyist -- not a professional.  I kind of know what I 
> want, though.  I want a dual-trace scope, around 20 or 30 MHz, and the 
> budget is around $600, plus or minus a few bucks.  I don't want to buy 
> a pig-in-a-poke on eBay, and I don't want a digital scope  that 
> displays on my computer -- I just want an old-fashioned analog scope 
> with a couple of probes that I can use out in the workshop and be 
> happy with.
>
> Mouser has some (Protek), Digikey has some (B&K) and if I look around 
> I feel sure I will find more brands.  But I have a lot of respect for 
> piclist opinions on stuff like this, and wondered if anyone has any 
> advice for me?  (This is not controversial, like asking someone to 
> recommend a language to program in, I hope!).
>


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