Hi Mike, I likely have a VTVM in my collection that needs a little TLC as well...now, getting those mercury batteries.... Thanks! Kind regards,DBN aka John

Hi John, Ah...theory vs. practice - sometimes it works well.... Thanks! Kind regards,DBN aka John

Hi David, Indeed, there are a few circuits that don't do well with ramping currents - thanks for the comments. Kind regards,John aka DBN Just don't do this if the 'scope has a switching Power Supply (

Hi Jim, Thanks for the comments. Kind regards,DBN, aka John

Hi Roy, What would be a good or appropriate power-up procedure for for older 'scopes that sat on the shelf for a few years? Kind regards,John aka DBN

Hi, Love to hear more about what you did to replace the displays. Many thanks, John aka DBN

Hi Harvey, Yes, special components can pose an issue. Lots to think about. TNX,John

Hi Dave, OK - with hand-on-heart and a confession...I have stuff everywhere! Heck, I have no idea why my wife puts up with me (we've know each other >50yrs). The plan is to get a "shop" and reduce my

Hi Renée, I like the way you think...working on it.... Kind regards,John

Hi Tom, Had a hiccup here... I am not yet up-to-date with the different flavors of the 2465 - learning a lot from the replies - THANKS! Kind regards,John

Hi Harvey, Most excellent....FYI, my Dodge Caravan didn't come with a spare...<smile>...I wish it did. Tnx,John

Hi Brad, Don't plan on climbing ladders and the like - but the point of portability might be a consideration to negotiate for a second scope...e.g., the THS730A...as a back-up of course. Did not consi

Hi Jeff, et al., Thanks for heads-up - I'll look into it! Kind regards,John

Hi, Again - good points to think about - I'm not one to worry too much regarding noise - my wife says I'm deaf, but it's more that I come from a large family. I must admit to wanting to keep a THS730A

Hi Paul, Good points - yes the 453 looks to be a bit easier on the repair side, and I de recall which end of a soldering iron to pick up. Even better, two scopes...for repair and a back-up....my wife

Hi D. Good point - thanks. John

Hi, It seems that there is a preference for the 2465A - I'll get that one warmed upi soon. Thanks,John

Hi David, Good points - a field 'scope and take a god look at the 2465A Thanks,John

Hi Barry, Very good - I'll take closer look at the 465B - easier to get parts as well, I believe. Thanks and kind regards,John

Hi Dave, I used a 453 some years back - it was a really nice 'scope back then. I could like acquire all of the items, but the lady of the house is not keen on that. I'll have to run each of the units