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Re: Question on what to do with 4 pallets of scopes..
There is a lot of stuff on the famous auction site that just sits there at a high price.? If you want to sell it rather than sit on it, create some useful starting bids.? You know the scrap value to
By KeepIt SimpleStupid · #87740 ·
Re: Sphere Research storage building clearout update
I did a run up to Sphere many moons ago, and came back with my van's rear floor covered with goodies. The border people's most pressing question was "Is everything there for your personal use?" In
By Bruce Lane · #87739 ·
Re: Question on what to do with 4 pallets of scopes...
Calling the chap names surely will not advance your cause. 73, Dick, W1KSZ
By Richard Solomon <dickw1ksz@...> · #87738 ·
Re: Question on what to do with 4 pallets of scopes...
<snip> What did you buy them for, in the first place
By boid_twitty · #87737 ·
Re: Question on what to do with 4 pallets of scopes...
I've listed a fully-operational and calibrated 2467 on eBay for $499 and have not seen any interest. That's the lowest price listed for a working unit of that model - others are trying to get close to
By ROLYNN PRECHTL K7DFW · #87736 ·
Re: Sphere Research storage building clearout update
... For those of us in the US, what amount of red tape could we expect at the border if we return with a load of test equipment? Is a border broker required? Tom
By TomC · #87735 ·
Re: Question on what to do with 4 pallets of scopes...
where are you located, i'm in Silverton, oregon jim
By Jim Popwell Jr <jpopwell@...> · #87734 ·
Tek DSA602A still avaialble at sphere
This touchscreen, color CRT heavyweight wide-band beauty is sitting here, clogging up a bench, with a 4 trace plug in, good working condition. if any interest, let me know! will sell or trade (really
By wshawlee2 <walter2@...> · #87733 ·
Re: Question on what to do with 4 pallets of scopes...
Ah yes, there is that: If I fire up the forklift, and take these scopes down from the pallet racks, unwrap their protective shrink wrap from the pallet, stand them up individually, and shoot pictures,
By Chuck Harris <cfharris@...> · #87732 ·
Sphere Research storage building clearout update
Many thanks to all that have contacted us, many items are now gone, and many more were discovered digging through the shelves. all the 22xx and 24xx scopes are now gone, as is the 11302, all over the
By wshawlee2 <walter2@...> · #87731 ·
Re: Question on what to do with 4 pallets of scopes...
If you (the list population) has not read Jim Williams (as editor) book "The Art and Science of Analog Circuit Design", it is pretty much a mandatory read, IMO. I suspect most people on this have read
By Dave Daniel · #87730 ·
Re: Question on what to do with 4 pallets of scopes...
There might be some truth in that for a lot of today's youth! But still, it's not quite the same as learning to use and maintain this old gear, which could lead to a good education in the electronics
By Cliff White · #87729 ·
Re: Question on what to do with 4 pallets of scopes...
Now that's funny!!! I'm not letting him near any of my test gear... :) That would be a very good way to learn how to fix these.
By Cliff White · #87728 ·
Re: Question on what to do with 4 pallets of scopes...
Charity is a noble deed, and I already give heavily of my time to a very needy local youth orchestra. I also give heavily of my purse to several organizations that I deem worthy... and being a US
By Chuck Harris <cfharris@...> · #87727 ·
Re: Question on what to do with 4 pallets of scopes...
========================== As a 17 year-old Extra class ham, I've been the victim/recipient of some things like that. I know that I personally have a learned a LOT from fixing stuff people have given
By Craig Sawyers <c.sawyers@...> · #87726 ·
Re: Question on what to do with 4 pallets of scopes...
Good for you Chuck. The Good ole US has given up so much over the years Fight backi. Wish I was closer would be interested in some of what you have. Jim in Ireland
By James R. Bartlett · #87725 ·
Re: Question on what to do with 4 pallets of scopes...
I'm not sure where you got the idea I don't _need_ money. I'm a native born electrical engineer in the USA, a country that is hell bent on destroying the profession, so by definition I don't just
By Chuck Harris <cfharris@...> · #87724 ·
An improvised knob puller (was: Re: Re: A Way to (Sometimes) Repair Broken 22xx Knobs)
Hello-- Dunno whether it's applicable to a 22xx series oscilloscope's knobs, but I've used the following to remove stubbornly-stuck knobs without damage. Attempting to pry off a stuck knob using a
By Brad Thompson <brad.thompson@...> · #87723 ·
Re: Question on what to do with 4 pallets of scopes...
Hi chuck, I love the 475, 475a, 485 and the 24xx series. The 7000 would be great but too heavy to ship to Singapore. If you could put up a list, and some pictures, we will help to consume them over
By cslim388 · #87722 ·
Re: Question on what to do with 4 pallets of scopes...
I suspect there are a lot of folks 'afflicted' with this desire to restore and maintain vintage equipment. I know I am certainly one. However, I don't have a 'specific addiction' to Tektronix. I can
By J. L. Trantham · #87721 ·