Hello Bill,
If you already have a PC with a motherboard soundcard or a accessory
soundcard (PCI), then
with appropriate software you can look at signals in the time or
frequency domains.
a google search on scope software may find some shareware.
Spectrum Lab, Spectran, etc. are also free
On 10/31/2010 02:35 PM, William H. Fite wrote:
'morning, folks,
I was just on a verge of purchasing a Tek TDS1012 scope when a friend
suggested that I could save a chunk of change by buying a BitScope. Although
I've been aware of PC scopes, I never really looked into them. The specs
look
Stan said:
Spectrum Lab, Spectran, etc. are also free and on a windows PC will show the
frequency spectrum to the frequency limits of the soundcard.
Yes, I use Spectrum Lab already but trying to make a bench scope out of it
is more trouble than it is worth.
Magnus said:
Can you lock up a
Hi
Buying brand new or previously owned?
There's a *big* difference there and for home use, previously owned is the only
way to go.
A real scope is easier to float from ground, and the controls make more
sense. The knobs and switches really do help you make quick and accurate
measurements.
Bob said:
...for home use, previously owned is the only way to go.
I agree (he said, looking around at the chipped and dinged stuff nearby).
That being said, both are new, the Tek because there is not a lot of saving
to be achieved from buying a used one, especially when it means giving up
the
://www.picotech.com/oscilloscope-specifications.html Their bandwith /
sample rates make more sense. I've used their products and they work very well.
Robert G8RPI.
--- On Sun, 31/10/10, William H. Fite omni...@gmail.com wrote:
From: William H. Fite omni...@gmail.com
Subject: [time-nuts] A little
A couple of months ago, I bought a used Tek TDS 1002 for under $300. I've
always been very skeptical about DSOs and just love 7xxx series analog
units, but I needed something for occasional portable use.
I was pleasantly surprised. IMO, it's not an analog scope, but it does
have nice features,
, William H. Fite omni...@gmail.com wrote:
From: William H. Fite omni...@gmail.com
Subject: [time-nuts] A little quick advice, please
To: PC Oscilloscope time-nuts@febo.com
Date: Sunday, 31 October, 2010, 13:35
'morning, folks,
I was just on a verge of purchasing a Tek TDS1012 scope when a friend
I can get a new TDS1002 for ~$700 or a TDS 1012 for a bit over $1K. Given
that the typical eBilge price for a 1002 runs $600 or so, new seems to make
sense.
On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 12:32 PM, J. Forster j...@quik.com wrote:
A couple of months ago, I bought a used Tek TDS 1002 for under $300.
I got my TDS 1002 along w/ 4 NOS probes for $280. I got mine at a flea,
but you might want to post a WTB on Tekscopes2 or TestEquipTrader on
YahooGroups.
Also, you can likely get a Tek 465B or 2xxx analog scope for $200.
Also, try calling a few leasing companies or dealers to see if they have
it telling you.
Alan G3NYK
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From: William H. Fite omni...@gmail.com
To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement
time-nuts@febo.com
Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2010 5:06 PM
Subject: Re: [time-nuts] A little quick advice, please
Robert said;
Bitscope
Well, we all get those really nice deals now and again. I got a NIB (by
which I mean box never even opened) Spectracom 8164 for a hundred bucks...
On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 1:52 PM, J. Forster j...@quik.com wrote:
I got my TDS 1002 along w/ 4 NOS probes for $280. I got mine at a flea,
but you
of precise time and frequency measurement
time-nuts@febo.com
Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2010 5:06 PM
Subject: Re: [time-nuts] A little quick advice, please
Robert said;
Bitscope headlines 100MHz analog bandwidth but you have to big a bit
deeper to find up to 40Ms/s. Seems like they are wasting
it telling you.
Alan G3NYK
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From: William H. Fite omni...@gmail.com
To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement
time-nuts@febo.com
Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2010 5:06 PM
Subject: Re: [time-nuts] A little quick advice, please
Robert said;
Bitscope
of precise time and frequency measurement
time-nuts@febo.com
Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2010 5:06 PM
Subject: Re: [time-nuts] A little quick advice, please
Robert said;
Bitscope headlines 100MHz analog bandwidth but you have to big a bit
deeper to find up to 40Ms/s. Seems like they are wasting most
it telling you.
Alan G3NYK
- Original Message -
From: William H. Fite omni...@gmail.com
To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement
time-nuts@febo.com
Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2010 5:06 PM
Subject: Re: [time-nuts] A little quick advice, please
Robert said;
Bitscope
Hi Bill:
I too looked at the BitScope but went with the Rigol. It turns out that
Rigol DS1052E makes the low end HP scopes, i.e. they are very high
quality and fantastic value for the money. There's a software hack to
upgrade them from 50 to 100 Mhz. See:
Interesting that you should post this, Brooke. The local guy who was going
to sell me the TDS1012 got in touch and asked if I had looked at the Rigol
DS1052E. He's a buddy and was selling me the Tek at his cost so no skin off
his nose if I buy a Rigol--which he does not sell. I've spent the
The DSA602 was an impulse purchase that I think I probably could have
lived without. The 1Ghz bandwidth plugins are not easily found, but
the FFT function is very handy. My biggest complaint is that it takes
too long to boot up! Again, an inexpensive option for a scope, good
into the ghz range
Anyone have any experience with BitScope or other of the low-end PC scopes?
There are several similar boxes in that area. You might check out the others.
A friend was much happier with a CleverScope. I didn't use it much, but just
watched over his shoulder a bit. The big sharp (PC) screen
I'm not entirely convinced of this. The main RAM may not be fast enough,
with the demands of the OS, to keep up with real time fast acquisition.
-John
=
With a modern digital scope, there is no excuse for not having a huge
buffer.
And for what it's worth, my digital scope is a TDS-1012 and I've been happy
with it.
John
On Oct 31, 2010, at 12:32 PM, J. Forster j...@quik.com wrote:
A couple of months ago, I bought a used Tek TDS 1002 for under $300. I've
always been very skeptical about DSOs and just love 7xxx series
Hi Bill:
I really like the Rigol carry case for the scope since it's a way to
keep all the bits and pieces together. So if you're shopping eBay look
for the combination package that includes the carry case. Deal Extreme
had the best price last time I looked. Watch the reviews linked on my
It looks like Rigol cloned Tek or Tek cloned Rigol.
-John
===
Hi Bill:
I really like the Rigol carry case for the scope since it's a way to
keep all the bits and pieces together. So if you're shopping eBay look
for the combination package that includes the carry case. Deal
, October 31, 2010 6:35 AM
To: PC Oscilloscope
Subject: [time-nuts] A little quick advice, please
'morning, folks,
I was just on a verge of purchasing a Tek TDS1012 scope when a friend
suggested that I could save a chunk of change by buying a BitScope. Although
I've been aware of PC scopes, I never
On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 12:25:22PM -0700, J. Forster wrote:
Two comments:
I have a lot of Tek 7xxx stuff and almost none of it cost anything like
$0.50 on the dollar. Virtually everything cost well under $0.10 /dollar.
I would agree... I have rarely seen 80s/90s used TE sell for
more
Pretty much agreed.
There are a few dealers who hold out for near-list prices and can afford
to have stuff not move, because when they do make a sale the profit is
very high. Some, like ElectroCraft, don't make it. Others, like Tucker,
apparently do.
I frankly doubt that the gotta have XYZ and
On 11/01/2010 01:42 AM, J. Forster wrote:
Pretty much agreed.
There are a few dealers who hold out for near-list prices and can afford
to have stuff not move, because when they do make a sale the profit is
very high. Some, like ElectroCraft, don't make it. Others, like Tucker,
apparently do.
I
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