in article , KLØS at wrote on
12/7/03 2:52 PM:

Here are three books that are pretty good:

Hands-On guide to Oscilloscopes by Barry Ross
McGraw-Hill
ISBN 0-07-707818-7

The Complete Book of Oscilloscopes 2nd Edition by Stan Prentiss
Tab Books
ISBN 0-8306-3908-X

and

Troubleshooting with your Triggered-Sweep Oscilloscope by Robert Goodman
Tab Books
ISBN 0-8306-3891-1

I like Ross' the most for basic explanations.

GL!

Dino KLØS/4

Thanks soo much, but it may have to be a used book from a hamfest or such,
as another poster here suggested, the first book on the list goes for $120!

Older books are also more likely not to talk much about the new fancy
possibilities a 465 doesn't have anyways.

regards

Uwe
KB1JOW

in article , KLØS at wrote on
12/7/03 2:52 PM:

Here are three books that are pretty good:

Hands-On guide to Oscilloscopes by Barry Ross
McGraw-Hill
ISBN 0-07-707818-7

The Complete Book of Oscilloscopes 2nd Edition by Stan Prentiss
Tab Books
ISBN 0-8306-3908-X

and

Troubleshooting with your Triggered-Sweep Oscilloscope by Robert Goodman
Tab Books
ISBN 0-8306-3891-1

I like Ross' the most for basic explanations.

GL!

Dino KLØS/4

Thanks soo much, but it may have to be a used book from a hamfest or such,
as another poster here suggested, the first book on the list goes for $120!

Older books are also more likely not to talk much about the new fancy
possibilities a 465 doesn't have anyways.

regards

Uwe
KB1JOW

Wow! I picked that book up at a hamfest brand new a few years back for
$21.95, the list price.....I don't know what is so magical about this book
that copies are selling above $100 (in some cases way above...). It's a
great reference but I wouldn't pay more than cover price for it.

Sorry 'bout that, I had no idea.....just looked at the cover price when I
was listing recommendations.

Wow! I picked that book up at a hamfest brand new a few years back for
$21.95, the list price.....I don't know what is so magical about this book
that copies are selling above $100 (in some cases way above...). It's a
great reference but I wouldn't pay more than cover price for it.

Sorry 'bout that, I had no idea.....just looked at the cover price when I
was listing recommendations.

"Uwe Langmesser" wrote in
message
...
I was very interested in all that talk about how
much Tektronics sucks
although after reading most of it I don't think
it reflects my concerns.

I just recently bought an old 465 and am
learning to use it and I was
wondering if with so many knowledgable folks
somebody could recommend a good
book which would teach the intricacies of using
this level of equipment.

Here's a thought for you. If you don't get QST
then you should sign up and get it. Every month
they have a tutorial on basic electronics using
your basic meter, function generator, scope etc to
make measurements. I would assume from your
comments that you don't have much experience using
test equipment so these tutorials are a good way
for you to learn and have some fun doing it too.

A second idea would be to check out your local
technical college or university library. They just
may have books that cover the use of a scope for
general trouble shooting of stereos, TV's etc.
That would be a good way to learn the many ways a
scope can be used and it may not cost you a penny
to check-out the books for home study.

Good luck;


--
Leland C. Scott
KC8LDO

ARRL Member
NCI Member

Charter member of the
Lawrence Technological University
Wireless Society W8LTU

"Uwe Langmesser" wrote in
message
...
I was very interested in all that talk about how
much Tektronics sucks
although after reading most of it I don't think
it reflects my concerns.

I just recently bought an old 465 and am
learning to use it and I was
wondering if with so many knowledgable folks
somebody could recommend a good
book which would teach the intricacies of using
this level of equipment.

Here's a thought for you. If you don't get QST
then you should sign up and get it. Every month
they have a tutorial on basic electronics using
your basic meter, function generator, scope etc to
make measurements. I would assume from your
comments that you don't have much experience using
test equipment so these tutorials are a good way
for you to learn and have some fun doing it too.

A second idea would be to check out your local
technical college or university library. They just
may have books that cover the use of a scope for
general trouble shooting of stereos, TV's etc.
That would be a good way to learn the many ways a
scope can be used and it may not cost you a penny
to check-out the books for home study.

Good luck;


--
Leland C. Scott
KC8LDO

ARRL Member
NCI Member

Charter member of the
Lawrence Technological University
Wireless Society W8LTU

Hi,

Try this book title common on ebay about $ 20 usd or less.

Use of the Oscilloscope

a programmed text by charles h. roth. Jr.

1970 prentice hall isbn 70-120718 11th printing.

It is a self study type manual with questions and answers
along with explanation and use of the scope functions.

73 jimbo


KLØS wrote:

Wow! I picked that book up at a hamfest brand new a few years back for
$21.95, the list price.....I don't know what is so magical about this book
that copies are selling above $100 (in some cases way above...). It's a
great reference but I wouldn't pay more than cover price for it.

Sorry 'bout that, I had no idea.....just looked at the cover price when I
was listing recommendations.

Hi,

Try this book title common on ebay about $ 20 usd or less.

Use of the Oscilloscope

a programmed text by charles h. roth. Jr.

1970 prentice hall isbn 70-120718 11th printing.

It is a self study type manual with questions and answers
along with explanation and use of the scope functions.

73 jimbo


KLØS wrote:

Wow! I picked that book up at a hamfest brand new a few years back for
$21.95, the list price.....I don't know what is so magical about this book
that copies are selling above $100 (in some cases way above...). It's a
great reference but I wouldn't pay more than cover price for it.

Sorry 'bout that, I had no idea.....just looked at the cover price when I
was listing recommendations.

In addition to the recommended books, take a look at Tek's "XYZs of
Oscilloscopes",
http://www.tek.com/Measurement/funda...es_English.pdf.
You can find other useful information by going to the Tek website,
http://www.tektronix.com, and selecting Manuals, then Classroom & Lab
Resources from the Resources group at the left.

Roy Lewallen, W7EL

Uwe Langmesser wrote:
I was very interested in all that talk about how much Tektronics sucks
although after reading most of it I don't think it reflects my concerns.

I just recently bought an old 465 and am learning to use it and I was
wondering if with so many knowledgable folks somebody could recommend a good
book which would teach the intricacies of using this level of equipment.
Hopefully with good hands on examples and not on a trivial level which tells
me to wear eye protection when using any Tektronics product.

Regards from snowy Maine

Uwe

In addition to the recommended books, take a look at Tek's "XYZs of
Oscilloscopes",
http://www.tek.com/Measurement/funda...es_English.pdf.
You can find other useful information by going to the Tek website,
http://www.tektronix.com, and selecting Manuals, then Classroom & Lab
Resources from the Resources group at the left.

Roy Lewallen, W7EL

Uwe Langmesser wrote:
I was very interested in all that talk about how much Tektronics sucks
although after reading most of it I don't think it reflects my concerns.

I just recently bought an old 465 and am learning to use it and I was
wondering if with so many knowledgable folks somebody could recommend a good
book which would teach the intricacies of using this level of equipment.
Hopefully with good hands on examples and not on a trivial level which tells
me to wear eye protection when using any Tektronics product.

Regards from snowy Maine

Uwe