Re: Tools that work

["C. Brooks" <cbrooks1@tqci.net>]

Bruce, have you contacted radio Shack about replacing the scope or getting
your money back? In my experience they usually don't put up much fuss when a
refund is requested.

Charles Brooks

----- Original Message -----
From: nacelp <nacelp@bright.net>
To: <gmecm@diy-efi.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2000 1:04 PM
Subject: Tools that work


> Well, the long term result of the Radio Shack Proscope, is that for the
> average non EE, forget it, It may have been something I did, but now it's
> inop..  So after waiting 3 months for it and 3 weeks use, that's a loser,
> IMHO.
>   Steve R mentioned a Radio Shack Meter for about $50, well I got one, and
> I'm also pleased with it.
>   On the scope front I got a Velleman, Handheld unit from MCM, for $199.
> While more then the Proscope, this seems to be alot more user friendly,
and
> it would be good for in the garage work   110 adapter was a $10 option.
> Uses 5 AA batteries.   On other neat thing is that it has an auto set-up
so
> it's plug+play for the dumbies like me that don't grasp things well.    In
> the shipping box, was a new catalog, and it mentioned a new hand held
> o-scope from TPI (for $299).
>    Velleman also has a PC to scope deal for $379, just wish it wasn't so
> much..
> MCM also, has a $20-30, automotive DVM that didn't look too bad, for a
> garage use cheapy.
>   MCM's  Ph No.   (800)  543-4330
> I'm not affiliated with any firms mentioned, just passing along what works
> for me.
> Grumpy
>
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