In article 3f2ea52b_1@newsfeed,
"Robert M. Braught" wrote:

Minimum requirements IMO for beginners who want don't want to hassle:
15 Mhz bandwidth vertical amplifier (5 Mhz will do 'OK')
Triggered Sweep (unless you like keeping one hand on a knob...)
Solid State (except the CRT, duh! An older all tube or hybrid scope can
be fine, but hassle???)
Owners manual can be a real plus

Expect to spend ~$50-$100 at a HamFest or swap meet...

Dual trace... if you keep at it, you'll wish you had it...

Plug it in and make sure it has a good, stable trace before walking away...

Cheers,
-Robert
QTS
http://www.Braught.com


To this good wish list, I'll add that if you're SERIOUSLY going to keep
at it, a delayed sweep is a Real Good Thing. Lets you zero in on parts
of the waveform which you want to concentrate (like crossover
distortion, leading edge fuzzies and other anomalies.

--Mike

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