But it's described as not working, so what can you say? It could be assembled out of all the broken parts they had from repairing other items and it would still be as described.
Today I received two of those active FET probes as well. I still need to think about how to supply power without getting huge mess of wires.
Today I received two of those active FET probes as well. I still need to think about how to supply power without getting huge mess of wires.Please update or create a new thread if you mod it. Currently I'am still wondering on how to find or make a case for it, includes the power and coax wiring.
I just received an Agilent MSOX-2004A scope that I purchased on eBay for $1000... to my surprise it included WAVEGEN, all serial decode option (UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, LIN), Training Signals, DMV and memory upgrade that were not described by the seller... it even has 1 year of Keysight warranty left.
It is a 70MHz 2GSa/s 4 Analog Channels + 8 Digital Channels scope with 20MHz function generator. I can unlock it to 200MHz when I need, but can work most of the time with the OFFICIAL licenses.
It did not include the logic probe, but I have one from the Agilent 54622D scope that I can use as they are 100% compatible.
Edit to add: they have some funny road safety signs in Victoria.
About a liter of water sprayed in my face and down my front. Completely soaked seat, crotch, shirt, jacket.
For a little while I thought I'd just keep driving while it dried out. But nope, cold day, too much cold water.
So that's where I pulled over to change clothes.
After hunting for a 1GHz+ DSO for over half a year I think I finally got one for a reasonable price (way less than $1000). Today I paid for an Agilent 54835A (4 channels 1GHz 2Gs/s) in for 'parts condition' but it looks fine on the outside. This is a PC based scope and it is stuck in the BIOS screen saying 'CMOS checksum error press F1 yadda yadda'. It is a bit of a crap shoot but it has received a new motherboard after 2005 (VIN 033 sticker) due to a recall. The fans look really clean so I hope it has been sitting unused on a shelve for a long time and the only problem is the CMOS battery has gone flat. The hard drive is also recognised by the BIOS so that means it at least still spins. I hope to uphack it to an 54846A (4 channels 1GHz 4Gs/s / 2 channel 2.25GHz/8Gs/s) but more about that once I get it to work and pass self test.
It has arrived! After pressing F1 the scope boots fine and the software works. Unfortunately the encoders are a bit wonky but worst of all one of the ADC hybrids is bad. I swapped the attenuators and cross connected the ADC hybrids (there is a bit of semi-rigid between the attenuators and the ADC hybrids to a piece of SMA cable is all that is needed for the swap). So now on the hunt for a replacement!
It has arrived! After pressing F1 the scope boots fine and the software works. Unfortunately the encoders are a bit wonky but worst of all one of the ADC hybrids is bad. I swapped the attenuators and cross connected the ADC hybrids (there is a bit of semi-rigid between the attenuators and the ADC hybrids to a piece of SMA cable is all that is needed for the swap). So now on the hunt for a replacement!This sounds familiar: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/repair/agilenthp-54845a/
Agilent 53230A frequency counter - needed a quick repair to one of the internal supplies, working great now though.
Agilent 53230A frequency counter - needed a quick repair to one of the internal supplies, working great now though.
That's 3 oscilloscopes now. Still not a member of TEA as I only have 2 function generators, 2 bench meters, 2 hand held meters, an LCR meter and 3 power supplies. Nothing is remotely high end or expensive so I guess I have a way to go to be even a TEA wannabe plus too poor to even try to catch up.
I picked up a Tektronix 2465 at the local surplus store for $160. They also had a 2465 CTS there, but it had major issues and mine worked fine. Since they both were the same price, I took the working one. That's 3 oscilloscopes now. Still not a member of TEA as I only have 2 function generators, 2 bench meters, 2 hand held meters, an LCR meter and 3 power supplies. Nothing is remotely high end or expensive so I guess I have a way to go to be even a TEA wannabe plus too poor to even try to catch up.
Well mine i cannot claim to be the deal in a lifetime but for a $50 "gate fee" and moving costs some guy sold me his deceased grandfathers stuff, an entire shed full. I made my money back immediately on scrap metal alone, i also got a HP 606b, Bel merit fc-200, a fluke 8010A, a beast of a table, a shelf, 2000 pounds of transformers, a very large collection of 7400 series chips, several drawers of panel meters, military grade electronic scrap, 5 audio receivers, several cb radios and so so much more. Even two 6' tall by 4' by 4' 18" vintage 60s sub-woofers. Overall it took me two weeks a near heatstroke and 3 u-haul loads. EDIT: Recently, as in 5 minutes recently, i got a nixie tube version of the HP 5340A, with what appears to be every bell and whistle, for $100 on ebay. Shipping was murder at $50 bucks.