in article , Leland C. Scott at
wrote on 12/7/03 8:48 PM:


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.

Leland C. Scott
KC8LDO


Yes, this is good advice.
Actually I have been getting QST since I passed my Ham exam a few month ago
but had not really started reading it seriously (now that I am semi snowed
in it will be a great read).
But you are right, the hints and kinks section and in particular the
apparently rather new "Hands-on radio" section are quite useful.
Maybe I was concentrating too much on the scope, but if I just patiently
read QST for a while I will probably get all the info I ever wanted.

Best regards from Maine

Uwe
KB1JOW

in article , Leland C. Scott at
wrote on 12/7/03 8:48 PM:


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.

Leland C. Scott
KC8LDO


Yes, this is good advice.
Actually I have been getting QST since I passed my Ham exam a few month ago
but had not really started reading it seriously (now that I am semi snowed
in it will be a great read).
But you are right, the hints and kinks section and in particular the
apparently rather new "Hands-on radio" section are quite useful.
Maybe I was concentrating too much on the scope, but if I just patiently
read QST for a while I will probably get all the info I ever wanted.

Best regards from Maine

Uwe
KB1JOW

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QST is a good mag but if you want to learn to use a scope, you really aren't
going to learn it from QST. A 2 page article that might show up once every
3 years isn't going to get the job done for you.
pThe "Hands On..." book by Barry Ross is certianly good but whomever
is asking $120 for it is either an out and out thief, or is completely
out to lunch.  That's a $20 book and you can probably get one for
less on eBay if you watch and wait.  Someone mentioned "Use of the
Oscilloscope - A Programmed Text" : this is excellent for first time user;
it was written for a university course. Guaranteed to get you up and running
with the scope.
pPhil
pUwe Langmesser wrote:
blockquote TYPE=CITEI was very interested in all that talk about how
much Tektronics sucks
bralthough after reading most of it I don't think it reflects my concerns.
pI just recently bought an old 465 and am learning to use it and I was
brwondering if with so many knowledgable folks somebody could recommend
a good
brbook which would teach the intricacies of using this level of equipment.
brHopefully with good hands on examples and not on a trivial level which
tells
brme to wear eye protection when using any Tektronics product.
pRegards from snowy Maine
pUwe/blockquote
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html
QST is a good mag but if you want to learn to use a scope, you really aren't
going to learn it from QST. A 2 page article that might show up once every
3 years isn't going to get the job done for you.
pThe "Hands On..." book by Barry Ross is certianly good but whomever
is asking $120 for it is either an out and out thief, or is completely
out to lunch.  That's a $20 book and you can probably get one for
less on eBay if you watch and wait.  Someone mentioned "Use of the
Oscilloscope - A Programmed Text" : this is excellent for first time user;
it was written for a university course. Guaranteed to get you up and running
with the scope.
pPhil
pUwe Langmesser wrote:
blockquote TYPE=CITEI was very interested in all that talk about how
much Tektronics sucks
bralthough after reading most of it I don't think it reflects my concerns.
pI just recently bought an old 465 and am learning to use it and I was
brwondering if with so many knowledgable folks somebody could recommend
a good
brbook which would teach the intricacies of using this level of equipment.
brHopefully with good hands on examples and not on a trivial level which
tells
brme to wear eye protection when using any Tektronics product.
pRegards from snowy Maine
pUwe/blockquote
/html

VA3UX wrote:

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html
QST is a good mag but if you want to learn to use a scope, you really
aren't going to learn it from QST. A 2 page article that might show up
once every 3 years isn't going to get the job done for you.
pThe "Hands On..." book by Barry Ross is certianly good but whomever
is asking $120 for it is either an out and out thief, or is completely
out to lunch.  That's a $20 book and you can probably get one for
less on eBay if you watch and wait.  Someone mentioned "Use of the
Oscilloscope - A Programmed Text" : this is excellent for first time user;
it was written for a university course. Guaranteed to get you up and
running with the scope.
pPhil
pUwe Langmesser wrote:
blockquote TYPE=CITEI was very interested in all that talk about how
much Tektronics sucks
bralthough after reading most of it I don't think it reflects my
concerns. pI just recently bought an old 465 and am learning to use it
and I was brwondering if with so many knowledgable folks somebody could
recommend a good
brbook which would teach the intricacies of using this level of
equipment. brHopefully with good hands on examples and not on a trivial
level which tells
brme to wear eye protection when using any Tektronics product.
pRegards from snowy Maine
pUwe/blockquote
/html

You may also want to head over the local college and talk to the electronics
profs. they may let you sit in on a lecture regarding using the 'scope.

--
Donovan Hill
VA7LNX (Basic, Advanced)

VA3UX wrote:

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html
QST is a good mag but if you want to learn to use a scope, you really
aren't going to learn it from QST. A 2 page article that might show up
once every 3 years isn't going to get the job done for you.
pThe "Hands On..." book by Barry Ross is certianly good but whomever
is asking $120 for it is either an out and out thief, or is completely
out to lunch.  That's a $20 book and you can probably get one for
less on eBay if you watch and wait.  Someone mentioned "Use of the
Oscilloscope - A Programmed Text" : this is excellent for first time user;
it was written for a university course. Guaranteed to get you up and
running with the scope.
pPhil
pUwe Langmesser wrote:
blockquote TYPE=CITEI was very interested in all that talk about how
much Tektronics sucks
bralthough after reading most of it I don't think it reflects my
concerns. pI just recently bought an old 465 and am learning to use it
and I was brwondering if with so many knowledgable folks somebody could
recommend a good
brbook which would teach the intricacies of using this level of
equipment. brHopefully with good hands on examples and not on a trivial
level which tells
brme to wear eye protection when using any Tektronics product.
pRegards from snowy Maine
pUwe/blockquote
/html

You may also want to head over the local college and talk to the electronics
profs. they may let you sit in on a lecture regarding using the 'scope.

--
Donovan Hill
VA7LNX (Basic, Advanced)