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Is it worth buying a Tektronix 7834 (vs. a UNI-T UPO1204) ?
Dannyx:
Good day folks. What's your opinion on the following scopes:
A USED Tektronix 7834
vs.
a NEW Uni-T UPO1204 ?
Bearing in mind that I never used an oscilloscope before and don't know that much about them, but I DO try to cram in as much info as possible for when the time comes to get my first one in my shop. I guess it also depends on what I plan using them for and I don't have a definite answer for that: just generic repair stuff an electronics repair shop usually deals with and I feel I would've been able to tackle better IF I had a scope.
In this case, the listing for the Tektronix is considerably cheaper than the Uni-T, the only downfall being that it's a "vintage", used device, which probably lacks some features a brand new tool like the Uni-T has out of the box, despite the higher upfront cost. There's also the obvious chance of something failing internally after all these years, which is true for used gear in general...
Those who know their scopes and this one in particular, will surely ask about the modules this particular Tektronix comes with, so the chap sells it with:
-1x 7A19
-2x 7A26
-1x 7B85
-1x 7B80
I haven't done any in-dept study on either of these scopes, much less so on the individual modules the Tektronix accepts - I just looked at some of the basics, as much as I could comprehend them. For instance, I don't expect to be able to connect the Tektronix to my PC any time soon....at least not easy. I'm also pretty sure it won't be that easy to score additional modules for the Tektronix and whether or not that matters anyway. Hope that gives you some info to work with.
Thanks.
tv84:
You would be much better with something like this:
https://www.batronix.com/shop/oscilloscopes/Siglent-SDS1104X-E.html
https://www.batronix.com/shop/oscilloscopes/Siglent-SDS804X-hd.html
The BW and Options upgrades are DIY.
KE5FX:
7834s are very cool when they have a good CRT, but definitely not suitable as your first or only scope. Get something newer (and cheap), and then upgrade later, when you know more about what you need.
There is no straightforward way to connect a 7834 to a PC.
Electro Fan:
--- Quote from: tv84 on December 11, 2024, 06:01:42 pm ---You would be much better with something like this:
https://www.batronix.com/shop/oscilloscopes/Siglent-SDS1104X-E.html
https://www.batronix.com/shop/oscilloscopes/Siglent-SDS804X-hd.html
The BW and Options upgrades are DIY.
--- End quote ---
+1
Electro Fan:
--- Quote from: KE5FX on December 11, 2024, 06:15:55 pm ---7834s are very cool when they have a good CRT, but definitely not suitable as your first or only scope. Get something newer (and cheap), and then upgrade later, when you know more about what you need.
There is no straightforward way to connect a 7834 to a PC.
--- End quote ---
+1
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