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Offline AutogolazzoJrTopic starter

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Need oscilloscope probes
« on: February 25, 2018, 02:13:48 pm »
Hey, I'm looking for a set of 4 200mhz oscilloscope probes that are cheap, but won't crap out on me. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
 

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Re: Need oscilloscope probes
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2018, 04:01:48 pm »
I have checked out a few Testec probes lately. Decent quality, decent cables, not too expensive.. Available though Farnell I believe..
 
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Re: Need oscilloscope probes
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2018, 05:33:22 pm »
You could look at the Hantek PP150 probes for about $10/ea.   The ones bought a few years ago are still holding up fine. 

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Offline AutogolazzoJrTopic starter

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Re: Need oscilloscope probes
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2018, 06:07:20 pm »
Those are 100mhz probes, not 200mhz.
 

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Re: Need oscilloscope probes
« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2018, 06:25:02 pm »
Those are 100mhz probes, not 200mhz.
I take it you did not suffer through the video.

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Re: Need oscilloscope probes
« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2018, 07:50:03 pm »
Whatever cheap is in your mind:
http://probemaster.com/oscilloscope-probes/
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Re: Need oscilloscope probes
« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2018, 07:53:56 pm »
Hey, I'm looking for a set of 4 200mhz oscilloscope probes that are cheap, but won't crap out on me. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Re: Need oscilloscope probes
« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2018, 08:00:08 pm »
I have checked out a few Testec probes lately. Decent quality, decent cables, not too expensive.. Available though Farnell I believe..
I've been using Testec probes for decades. They work well but you have to consider these kind of probes are consumables. At some point they'll wear out (bad connection in the cable for example).
There are small lies, big lies and then there is what is on the screen of your oscilloscope.
 
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Re: Need oscilloscope probes
« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2018, 08:40:15 pm »
PMT 221A 250MHz probes. Costs about 50€. Good accessories. Sharp spring loaded tip. I use these at work.
 

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Re: Need oscilloscope probes
« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2018, 08:53:06 pm »
What is your definition of cheap?
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Re: Need oscilloscope probes
« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2018, 09:40:28 pm »
I'd say 80 bucks for 4.
 

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Re: Need oscilloscope probes
« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2018, 09:47:24 pm »
I have 4 Agilent 10073C 10:1 passive 500 MHz probes like new with one set of probe accessories.  I'll take $175 shipped - PM me if you're interested.
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Re: Need oscilloscope probes
« Reply #12 on: February 25, 2018, 09:59:14 pm »
I was going to suggest the Tektronix TPP0200 probes but they are tough to get for 20 dollars each. They have the same look/feel as much more expensive probes and are very nice to use. Cheapest on ebay look to be about 25 USD each shipped on ebay. Again, they blow away no-name/cheapie probes in terms of quality and usage.
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Re: Need oscilloscope probes
« Reply #13 on: February 25, 2018, 10:01:11 pm »
Sorry, no thanks
 

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Re: Need oscilloscope probes
« Reply #14 on: February 25, 2018, 10:09:49 pm »
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