[TenTec] OT: Scopes

[Mike Bryce]

In a word --- no.  

The insides of a common probe won't withstand that high of voltage. 

You need a special probe. 

Mike wb8vge 

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On Feb 20, 2012, at 12:11 PM, Dave Edwards <kd2e at comcast.net> wrote:

> 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 at 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 at ameritech.net>
>> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment<tentec at 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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