Very low hours Calibrated Tektronix TDS3012 Oscilloscope 100MHz 2CH

Description

Offered here are 3 very nice scopes which have seen only 63, 475, and 2184 hours of use, they are practically new even though they were made in 1999. First buyer gets first choice.
TEK TDS3012 is a Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope... This means it is a digital storage scope with variable persistence and can offer rep rate clues in the trace intensity or color. DSOs that aren't also DPOs operate at same intensity regardless of rep rate of signal, so no rep rate clues are offered in what we call "gray-scaling". DSOs that aren't also DPOs also devote almost all their time and resources to AtoD conversion, leaving them with blind periods a significant fraction of the time (they can either sample or AtoD convert, but not both simultaneously). DPOs are far less likely to have blind periods due to excessively one-sided resource allocation (or inability to multi-task). This DPO can run 3600 acquisitions/second to avoid blind spots. BTW, analog scopes also have "blind" periods briefly during sweep retrace, and variably during "holdoff", if you choose it. The first Tek digital scopes to address the blind spot issue were the TDS700series of the mid-90s which called that feature "Instaview" before evolving to the DPO naming.
TDS3012 has 2 channels, displaying in 2 colors: yellow for 1, blue for 2. Each of the 2 has all usual coupling choices available, including 50 ohm terminators.
Advantages of this scope over others I sell include: a) lightest weight: only 3Kg or 7 pounds (and smallest size), b) offers (optional) battery operation: besides being able to work away from line power, it also means easier floating (and breaking noisy ground loops), c) 10X longer record lengths than 2440, d) power for active probes is available at BNCs (as additional surrounding contacts) and e) more math (fast computational) capabilities.
Most photos are of serial # B010853, made Feb 1999, which has seen only 63 hours of use (almost unused). The other (not pictured is serial # B014620, made in Oct 1999 with 2184 hours).
1st photo shows a 2Vpp 1Khz signal (from my PG506) fed into both 1 & 2 displaying correctly. 2nd photo shows fast rising edge of a 1MHz 1Vpp (into 50 ohms) square wave fed into both channels. Traces would look even cleaner if internal 50 ohm terminations were used (instead of external with a splitter). 3rd shows 1mS tickmarks from my TG501 displaying correctly. 4th shows back with available ports. 5th shows POST passing. 6th shows correct battery operation giving warning scope is ungrounded. 7th shows hours and power on/off cycles, as well as empty error log. 8th shows first turn-on screen. 9th shows 475 hours on serial B011545 along with empty error log. 10th shows last Tek cal of 475 hours unit. 11th shows its back. 12th shows optional front cover.
More details on these scopes is available on Tek's website, where you can also download manual, and various tech tips. Please note that the C version in current production uses thumb drive memory sticks instead of 3.5inch floppies. The latest C version costs around 90 new (makes mine at 1/11th Tek's price a bargain!). Diskettes can still be found, even on ebay, and if your computer is too new to have a floppy drive, external drives with USB can be cheaply found (again on ebay). In case you are curious about what the B version (introduced in 2003) added (over the plain introduced in 1999), it was an ethernet connection in the rear and the free addition of (g) and (h). The C eliminated the front floppy as well as the rear 15V outlet and the DB25 Centronics parallel printer port to run a small optional portable printer. This series has had a 20 year run (longer than Tek 2400s), and many working specimens corroborate their reliability. Incidentally, 32 years ago when I started selling pre-owned scopes, for 0 (which was more valuable in 1988), could barely get a 465 from me, a far less powerful 100MHz scope, and more cumbersome to carry around, so rejoice at your opportunity. Also 20 years ago when this scope was new (and sold for about 00), 0 from me would have bought a Tek 2445 150MHz which while better than a 465, is still less capable and more cumbersome than this TDS3012.
At BIN, I will send you this calibrated TDS3012 with 30 days guaranty, with FFT ap key and Advanced Trigger ap key. If you offer more, I can add these extras to make it better:
a) guaranty extension to 6 months for 5 more, (excludes transport costs, covers only natural failures - not abuse/overload, tamper seals must remain intact);
b) TDS3BATC rechargeable Li ion battery for 4 used (costs 1 new from Tek; not pictured); allows (claims) up to 3 hours cordless operation; adds about 800g weight. Tek recommends against it flying in plane cargo holds but rather with passenger and discharged;
c)TDS3BAT NiCd battery for 5 (less capacity than Li-ion above, a bit heavier; but safer to fly);
d) TDS3CHG fast charger for NiCd or Li ion battery for 0 (charges 6X faster than scope 4h vs 24h, works on any voltage between 100 and 250)
e) Rear accessory tray and interface slot cover for ;
f) Front Cover (11th photo) for ;
g) TDS3TRG app module (adds some advanced trigger capability based on logic/pattern recognition) for ; INCLUDED FREE
h) TDS3FFT app module (adds some frequency domain/spectrum analyzer capability) for ; INCLUDED FREE
i) TDS3EM Ethernet (and RS232) communications plugin for 0 more;
j) new NVRAM installation normally for 0 more - included FREE;
k) TDS3VID app module for , expands video triggering capabilities on composite vide signals,
There are extras you could get for it elsewhere on ebay that I don't have (eg:  current probes,..).
Please specify along with your 'make offer' which add-on(s) you're adding for. Please don't offer LESS THAN BIN, unless you'd be ok with a lesser scope or one with more use-hours.  The only other exception (to offering less) should be if you are in a foreign country and are trying to reduce your import tax (EU countries tax at about 30%) by lowering the "official customs price" (= ebay selling price), but are willing to make it up to me separately, and if so, please state your reason clearly.
Ask questions (in English or French).  It's a good way to discuss your exact needs, match you with correct package, options, accessories... before you hit BIN.
Another advantage of buying from me is that I offer to replace the old Li battery backed timekeeping NVRAM, whereas others don't. It's not a trivially simple or an end-user's task: instead of usual 2 terminals for a battery, the battery is embedded inside a soldered-in IC.
I ship worldwide. Paypal requires I ship only to your Paypal address with tracking and delivery confirmation, which International Airmail lacks, which is why it is not an option if you buy on eBay pay with Paypal. Ebay's Global Shipping, UPS, and FEDEX are valid international options.
You get a 14 day right of exchange (or store credit), provided you return everything in same shape as found, tamper seals aren't breached, pack as well as I, and pay for all shipping. If you need guaranty extended beyond 30 days, please pay the 5 extra for that, though I doubt you will need it.
Please make sure Ebay has your current correct ship-to address before you pay, as that is where item must go. Mistakes are costlier to fix after you pay as there are some irreversible "frictional" losses in the system. If in doubt, ask me questions before paying.
Ebay as a large e-commerce site, collects sales tax for many of the 50 States (may spread to all). I have no control over that and I don't collect sales tax on my own out-of-California sales. If you are outside California and don't feel like paying the tax, buy something cheap(er) from me first (eg: a probe). Also the reason I cannot presently offer cash refunds is due to the differing definitions of "full refund" between Ebay and its payment platforms: one considers full refund to include all you paid, whereas the other considers full refund to be return of what I got. The difference is in fees, shipping, and sales tax that I never see, and I shouldn't be expected to "go into the hole" to return what never came to me. Another reason is that the money is used almost as soon as it arrives.
I leave +feedback after you do.
Works on any line voltage between 100 & 240 Vac w/o need for 115/230 switch... Ideal for world travel. Consumes only 35W (about half of a typical analog scope, about a fourth of a fullsize DSO).
Buy more than 1 INCENTIVE: I will give you a 10% DISCOUNT on buying a 2nd item from me. To save 10% on this one, buy anything else cheaper from me first (eg: a probe, a cover,..).
This may even help save you the sales tax on the scope.
NEED 3X the bandwidth?: If you offer 00, I will send you a very low hours 300MHz TDS3032 instead.
ADDED INCENTIVE: If you BIN (or more), I will add g & h, both for FREE.
HURRY INCENTIVE: If you BIN (or more) by 14 July '21, I will do j for FREE (saves you 0).