BK Precision 1541A Oscilloscope

[Joe Hart]

I just picked up this oscilloscope and I really know very little about what to do with it. It's a BK Precision 1541A, and it seems to work fine. So, what's it good for as far as stompbox or guitar building and modding? And to be perfectly honest, I'm not entirely sure I have a need for one, so it may end up on the For Sale/Trade Board. Any thoughts?
-Joe Hart

[Joe Hart]

Here's a picture:



It's a bit dirty, but a little wipe with a damp cloth will clean it right up.
-Joe Hart

[PRR]

> BK Precision 1541A

Good basic 'scope. Very nicely laid-out. 2 channels is a bonus. 40MHz for basic audio is IMHO a waste of 5 bucks, but it isn't like you can buy 5MHz 'scopes anymore.

> I really know very little about what to do with it.

http://www3.telus.net/Harley_Davidson/oscilloscope/Downloads.html   --"New User Guides"

Read any 'scope manual and training-docs. They all have the same knobs, more or less; skim parts about knobs you don't have.

[Earthscum]

I kinda wish I had started out with one like that. This is my $50 scope. F! me if I know what half the modes are for, or how to use them, but I understand enough to get what I need out of it. 

[newperson]

nice link with the instructions

[amptramp]

Here is another source of manuals and schematics:

http://bama.edebris.com/manuals/b&k/1540-1560/

The Deja Vu reader is free, so you can download it and read anything on the site.  It covers test equipment and amateur radio equipment.