Absolutely not!
Don't ever try to measure high voltages without probes designed specifically
for that purpose.
What it means is if you set the scope to 1 volt per division, a 10x probe
would require 10 volts to deflect 1 division.
Phil C. Sr.
k4dpk
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Edwards" <kd2e@comcast.net>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 12:11 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] OT: Scopes
> Another list member and I were wondering......If a scope's front panel
> says max 250 volts P/P....does that mean if you
> have a X10 probe, you can then measure 2500 volts...(safely)?
>
> ....Dave
>
> On 2/20/2012 9:07 AM, kc9cdt@aol.com wrote:
>> Buy from a reputable dealer not at the hamfest IF you want more
>> assurance.
>> Actually when you get at least a working (check it out as much as you
>> can there) scope at a hamfest....being perectly calibrated in most
>> cases is not critical for our work.
>> That assumes you talking boat anchors, like I work on.
>> 73,
>> Lee
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Richards<jruing@ameritech.net>
>> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment<tentec@contesting.com>
>> Sent: Mon, Feb 20, 2012 12:00 am
>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] OT: Scopes
>>
>>
>> Please excuse me if I missed it... but I don't recall anyone explaining
>> to the unwashed...
>>
>> What can one do to avoid getting a lemon or broken
>> or poorly calibrated, or whatever broken, oscilloscope
>> at the local hamfest ?
>>
>> This item is beyond my current expertise, but it may not be
>> forever beyond my grasp. How do I avoid getting stung (other
>> than to buy something new?) What do I look for if I don't have
>> my favorite Elmer on hand ?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> ---------------------------- K8JHR ----------------------------------
>>
>> On 2/19/2012 2:06 PM, Jim Lowman wrote:
>>
>>> Interesting, Steve! Your memory is much better than mine, since I
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