Goldstar Scopes....

[Kevin Vannorsdel]

 I have a 20MHz Goldstar for home usage.  It meets all of MY needs.  I have used
it to look at knock sense signals, spark plug waveforms and a few other
things.  Others would know if 20MHz is fast enough for ALL your automotive
needs... I think it is.

The built in calibrate signal is nice but I personally wouldn't pay 150 bucks
for it.    Then again, It has been a LONG time since I have seen any scope that
didn't have this signal built in.

I have had the Goldstar for >6 years... bought it new for 500.  Still works
well.

Best regards,

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  Kevin Vannorsdel     IBM Arm Electronics Development
    408-256-6492                Tie 276-6492     kv at us.ibm.com



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Subject: Goldstar Scopes....


Anybody have any opinion on these? I have been looking to pick up a used
scope for a few months now (Bruce...anything yet?), but haven't had much
luck. So....I've been researching new ones. I wanted a Techtronic, but
they are fairly pricey, so I am now looking at Goldstar units. Any
opinion on what Mhz is suitable for most automotive and home use? 20Mhz?
100? Anything else I should look for? Finally, Goldstar has a 20Mhz unit
available with a frequency generator (1Mhz), why would I want this, and
is it useful? I assume its purpose is to feed equipment with a test
signal for calibration...but is it worth it for $150 on a $500 scope?

TIA!

Larry Kurek
 Lkurek at anl.gov