Need to find an Oscilloscope in West TX

[bustaplz 10+ year member]

Just seeing if anyone on these forums owns a scope in the West TX area. I'm about to install a new amp and want to try to get my install as close to perfect as I can this time so I'd like to use a scope to set my gains. If anyone has any suggestions for a cheap oscilloscope(under $300) that may be an option, also. I don't know much about them, so I'm having trouble shopping for one as I don't know what to look for in a scope that's suitable for car audio. Also, can I get an accurate look at how many watts an amp is outputting by using a clamp-meter and a VOM or DMM? I assume I could get a measurement of the current through the speaker wire and multiply that by the voltage?

Thanks in advance for any help.

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[djman37 5,000+ posts]

velleman HP10 I think it is?? mine's in the garage.

 

[bustaplz 10+ year member]

velleman HP10 I think it is?? mine's in the garage.

Looking to sell it? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[djman37 5,000+ posts]

Looking to sell it? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

nope, sorry.

Velleman HPS10-SE is what I have.

 

[fasfocus00 5,000+ posts]

Harbor Freight has a handheld on for $400, i've seen a few handhelds on ebay for (not the china ones) for $350.

 

[nauc 10+ year member]

get this Velleman HPS10, $130

http://cgi.ebay.com/VELLEMAN-HPS10-PERSONAL-PORTABLE-DIGITAL-OSCILLOSCOPE_W0QQitemZ180023929587QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item29ea432af3

i have one, it works great and its super easy to use

 

[bustaplz 10+ year member]

get this Velleman HPS10, $130
http://cgi.ebay.com/VELLEMAN-HPS10-PERSONAL-PORTABLE-DIGITAL-OSCILLOSCOPE_W0QQitemZ180023929587QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item29ea432af3

i have one, it works great and its super easy to use

I may just have to do that. Think I'll have any trouble figuring it out? I've never used an oscilloscope before.

 

[nauc 10+ year member]

lol, no. you just connect the wires, turn on the power and hit "auto"

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[djman37 5,000+ posts]

lol, no. you just connect the wires, turn on the power and hit "auto"
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mmmmm auto...

the SE has a different display. you might check velleman's site to see what they say about the knock offs.

 

[nauc 10+ year member]

yes "auto"

its right next to the power button, bottom right

http://www.vellemanusa.com/downloads/0/manual_hps40_10-uk.pdf

 

[Annao2485 10+ year member]

Aaah! west texas...

 

[djman37 5,000+ posts]

yes "auto"
its right next to the power button, bottom right

http://www.vellemanusa.com/downloads/0/manual_hps40_10-uk.pdf

i was saying I like the 'auto' button.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crazy.gif.c13912c32de98515d3142759a824dae7.gif should've put *end Homer Simpson voice *

 

[nauc 10+ year member]

i was saying I like the 'auto' button.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crazy.gif.c13912c32de98515d3142759a824dae7.gif should've put *end Homer Simpson voice *

o, got yah. x2, the auto button rocks

 

[bustaplz 10+ year member]

Aaah! west texas...

What's up my east-challenged brotha?