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Title: Need oscilloscope probes
Post by: AutogolazzoJr 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.
Title: Re: Need oscilloscope probes
Post by: Ice-Tea 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..
Title: Re: Need oscilloscope probes
Post by: joeqsmith 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. 

https://youtu.be/buG-H_LZH0U
Title: Re: Need oscilloscope probes
Post by: AutogolazzoJr on February 25, 2018, 06:07:20 pm
Those are 100mhz probes, not 200mhz.
Title: Re: Need oscilloscope probes
Post by: joeqsmith on February 25, 2018, 06:25:02 pm
Quote from: AutogolazzoJr on February 25, 2018, 06:07:20 pm
Those are 100mhz probes, not 200mhz.
I take it you did not suffer through the video.
Title: Re: Need oscilloscope probes
Post by: Candid on February 25, 2018, 07:50:03 pm
Whatever cheap is in your mind:
http://probemaster.com/oscilloscope-probes/ (http://probemaster.com/oscilloscope-probes/)
Title: Re: Need oscilloscope probes
Post by: tautech on February 25, 2018, 07:53:56 pm
Quote from: AutogolazzoJr 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.
Switchables or fixed ?
Title: Re: Need oscilloscope probes
Post by: nctnico on February 25, 2018, 08:00:08 pm
Quote from: Ice-Tea 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..
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).
Title: Re: Need oscilloscope probes
Post by: plazma 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.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180225/f1ed22651a50468118509c97677163fd.jpg)
Title: Re: Need oscilloscope probes
Post by: TheSteve on February 25, 2018, 08:53:06 pm
What is your definition of cheap?
Title: Re: Need oscilloscope probes
Post by: AutogolazzoJr on February 25, 2018, 09:40:28 pm
I'd say 80 bucks for 4.
Title: Re: Need oscilloscope probes
Post by: Gandalf_Sr 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.
Title: Re: Need oscilloscope probes
Post by: TheSteve 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.
Title: Re: Need oscilloscope probes
Post by: AutogolazzoJr on February 25, 2018, 10:01:11 pm
Sorry, no thanks
Title: Re: Need oscilloscope probes
Post by: Gandalf_Sr on February 25, 2018, 10:09:49 pm
Quote from: AutogolazzoJr on February 25, 2018, 10:01:11 pm
Sorry, no thanks
No worries :D