OPINION : A couple of pocket oscilloscopes I have been playing with

OPINION : A couple of pocket oscilloscopes I have been playing with

The DSO Quad is about the size of a small mobile phone. It is well built and has four channel inputs and one function output. It has a 5Mhs bandwidth and will be great for low-frequency radio and audio work.

The second scope is an Aarontek DSO Nano Pro. This is a single channel scope with a bandwidth of 30MHZ making it very useful for radio, Audio and General Electronics.

A caution with these types of oscilloscopes is the low input voltage to the device. This should not be a problem with today’s low voltage devices.

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EVENT : Xenia Invaded by Orange Shirts! No One Harmed…

EVENT : Xenia Invaded by Orange Shirts! No One Harmed…

This was my first time to visit what is commonly called Dayton. Except now it’s in Xenia. And those who want to ensure that you aren’t a Real Ham if you didn’t attend Dayton wear tee shirts to that affect. So, it’s a thing. But whether you attended the “old” Hamvention or the latest edition in nearby Xenia, that’s a thing, too. And both are ok.

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