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December 13th 03, 01:12 PM

(Howard) wrote in message . com...
Isn't free speech a wonderful thing? I followed the Tek thread with
interest and am wondering if the whiners actually:

1. Have a use for instruments of this caliber
2. Know how to use them properly

I have used Tektronix instruments for almost 30 years now, and don't
know how I could have got along without them. Most of my work has been
in commercial radio and television.

The manuals are written incredibly well, and I have received
assistance from tech support on devices more than 25 years old. Try
that with Hitachi, Leader or Phillips or Sony. And I could still get
parts for them!

I reflect with fondness on repairing a device like a waveform monitor,
more than 20 years old, and finding a small coil of silver solder on
the chassis in a place that was designed for it, tucked neatly in its
own "home." Tek has used silver solder for decades now...they have
always known it makes a better solder joint...and they want their
stuff to keep on working, 24/7 for years and years. So they put their
money where their mouth is, and provide the end user with what they
consider to be a lifetime supply (for that instrument) of the stuff.

And now I hear that they desroy their own equipment so they can sell
more new stuff?! Baloney.

I think I am hearing from people who not only do not understand that
"you get what you pay for," but have no use for the quality and
accuracy of the products they are complaining about.

Merry Chirstmas and Happy Holidays to all.

de WA2AFD
I worked for Federal government for about 30 years,last 10 years I did
acceptance testing and evaluation of government purchases, mostly
Tektronix scopes,out of hundreds of new scopes I NEVER FOUND ONE
factory defect..Only two or three that had minor shipping damage from
improper handling,like fork lift dents etc.. in these cases Tek
replaced them instantly ,no questions. I have been to tek plants many
times for seminars, technical training etc..One of the most respected
companies ever to operate in this country...Tektronixs is not just
scopes,they have done a complete line of test equipment,medical ,TV
broadcast equipment and many other lines. PLEASE,PLEASE lets get off
this subject..Harold W4PQW