Oscilloscopes for Radio Amateurs

Oscilloscopes for Radio Amateurs

Add a Scope to Your Ham Shack<br /><br />Oscilloscopes are a useful tool in the world of electronics, allowing radio amateurs to “see” the signals inside their equipment. With personal computers and today’s technologies, a variety of analog, digital or hybrid scopes are available to hams for solving problems and testing new ideas in home workshops.<br /><br />Oscilloscopes for Radio Amateurs is filled with practical information you’ll need for using a scope. It begins with an overview of the oscilloscope and continues on to discuss characteristics, applications, probes, controls, and input modes. If you’re considering adding this piece of test equipment to your ham shack, there is an explanation of scope specifications and features to help you select an oscilloscope that is right for you.<br /><br />Includes:<br />Why Get an Oscilloscope?<br />A Little History<br />Every Scope Has These Elements<br />Probes and Accessories<br />Scope Sections in Detail<br />Input Modes<br />Let’s Put a Scope to Work<br />If You Are Going to Buy One – Specifications<br />Software Oscilloscopes — Capable and Free<br />Reviews of Several Current Models<br /><br />About ARRL: Founded in 1914 by Hiram Percy Maxim, ARRL (American Radio Relay League) is the national association for Amateur Radio in the US. Today, with more than 161,000 members, ARRL is the largest organization of radio amateurs in the world. ARRL's mission is based on five pillars: Public Service, Advocacy, Education, Technology, and Membership.