Re: oscilloscope.. (fwd)

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Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2006 09:58:01 -0800
From: Jonathan Peakall <jpeakall@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Tesla list <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: oscilloscope.. (fwd)

> The 465 is a great scope, BUT.. you have to be careful when buying
> old scopes that the CRT is in good shape. Start getting towards
> 20,30,40 years old, and the replacement tube (if it's even available)
> might cost more than a good used car.
>
> the 465 has a notorious problem with the brightness, focus, etc pots
> under the display.

I wonder if they addressed this problem with the M version of the scope. The
controls on mine are perfect. Luckily the CRT was/is in good shape too.

Jonathan