Looking for O-scope suggestions / reviews
Well, it's the beginning of a new decade. And I'm thinking it may be time to replace some of my 2-3 decade old test equipment.
I've survived for the last 20+ years with a trusty old 20 MHz Hitachi V-212 scope. It's been a good piece of equipment, but it's starting to get a little flaky and it's lack of bandwidth and modern features gets kind of depressing sometimes. :(
Money is kind of scarce around here these days so I can't afford any real high dollar stuff, but I've been eyeballing this 60MHz B&K Precision 2534..
http://www.bkprecision.com/products/...534_manual.pdf
Honestly, I don't even know what kind of features to look for in a "modern" digital 'scope these days. Decent bandwidth, and storage capability... and what else?
Does anyone have any "reviews" for digital scopes in the under $1K price range?
Any particular features to look for?
Any particular brands I should stay away from?
Any suggestions at all before I blindly plunk my money on the table..? :eek:
Thanks!
steve
The B&K 2534 goes BACK where it came from
I'm unimpressed. The LCD screen is all filthy dirty on the backside of the glass, the cooling fan howls when it's cold, and the controls just don't really work very well.
Here's my review... :(
http://www.weirdstuffwemake.com/swee...anewscope.html
I haven't got any response to my email to B&K a few days ago. (??WTF??)
Digikey was good enough to respond though and sent me an RMA number so I can send this junk back.
The search for a decent scope continues. I don't know whether to drop my price range and try one of the REALLY cheap chinese scopes (I've really had my fill of cheap chinese trash), or up my price range and try and find something more... professional.
But the B&K didn't cut it so now I have to start all over again. Sigh...
steve
That Owon is looking better all the time...
Bob,
Yes, the B&K is supposed to be able to display to a computer screen also. And I believe you can control it from the computer. There was some a software disk from "COMSOFT" for that purpose. I never got that far in my testing. It's boxed up now and ready to go away.
I DID use the "print" button a few times, which worked good. It prints a BMP screen shot to a USB storage device. That worked great, but I didn't get around to trying a direct 'scope to computer connection.
Walter, I'm glad you got the USB working on the Owon. It's getting more tempting all the time.
steve
interesting use for the old beast
I loved seeing the old Tek. I just recently had the chance to put my old single channel Tek scope back into useful service. I know a couple of guys that are into tube guitar amps. They are learning to change old capacitors and test tubes and things like that and are eager to learn because of their beloved hobby. I find myself answering questions for them and am excited to be passing little bits of the torch. The audio spectrum fit nicely into the scope's range and gave someone a chance to see into a new world.
Bo