Uriah said:
Thank you, everyone. I am going to take my time on this one. I have
waited a few years to get one of these.. They are really rare. I
notice on ebay you can't really search that far back on completed
auctions. Is there any way around this? I used to be able to go back
a year or two and see what items sold for but now it only goes back
about a month. Here is the link to the unit I just bought.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...MEWN:IT&viewitem=&item=200037943572&rd=1&rd=1
I have never seen a manual for it and few people own one. I
appreciate the help.
Thanks
Russ
Hi, Russ. Sorry for your troubles. Don't give up yet, though. As I
said, you just might hit paydirt if you post your query over at
sci.electronics.equipment. That would be my first choice -- it's free,
and someone might be able to give you a hand.
I can't see actually using this piece of test equipment without the
manuial (and software?). You also could make some inquiries from the
eBay seller, and ask if he could get you in touch with the prior owner.
With a little encouragement, the prior owner might be inclined to look
around in the file cabinets for the manual.
Apart from that, there are a few vendors of old manuals. You'll have
to pay for the privilege, but sometimes the additional cost is just
part of the deal. I won't purchase any piece of used test equipment
more complicated than a handheld DMM without having the manual, and I
usually can get it from one of these sources if it doesn't come with
the instrument:
http://www.sphere.bc.ca/test/manuals.html (bottom half of the page)
I like Manuals Plus as a first try. I've also heard great things about
Ed Matsuda, although I haven't bought from him myself.
Even if the vendors don't list the manual on their website, they may
have it. You can notify them of your requirement, and they'll keep an
eye out for you.
Good luck
Chris