05-23-2014, 08:30 AM
K7Sparky: if you would like to correspond more about the Weston Instruments (798, 978, 981), shoot me a PM.
No O'Scope here. The issue with me and I am sure others is not how to use the instrument, but rather if the displayed waveform is correct or not.
For those who "real" technicians (Ron, Mike, Terry, Brenda, and many others), and not a self taught hacker like me, an O'Scope is indeed a valuable piece of equipment. A "real" tech can identify IF the waveform is correct, if bias that itshould ride on is at the right level, etc.....
Additionally, a 'scope requires a different level of skill when repairing/restoring/calibrating it.
For me, one of the MOST important things about working on anything is knowing what you do not know. Hence, while I agree that a 'scope is a valuable piece of test equipment, it is not something I currently have here.
No O'Scope here. The issue with me and I am sure others is not how to use the instrument, but rather if the displayed waveform is correct or not.
For those who "real" technicians (Ron, Mike, Terry, Brenda, and many others), and not a self taught hacker like me, an O'Scope is indeed a valuable piece of equipment. A "real" tech can identify IF the waveform is correct, if bias that itshould ride on is at the right level, etc.....
Additionally, a 'scope requires a different level of skill when repairing/restoring/calibrating it.
For me, one of the MOST important things about working on anything is knowing what you do not know. Hence, while I agree that a 'scope is a valuable piece of test equipment, it is not something I currently have here.
