Re: [TenTec] OT: Scopes

[Dave Edwards <kd2e@comcast.net>]

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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