Jeff:

I think you will be happy with this scope. They seem to be going for around
$300 or more on eBay, so you also got a good deal.

This series of scopes is among the last "repairable" analog scope models
made by Tektronix. Later models used more custom ICs and microprocessors,
and are more difficult to repair by the average (non-Tektronix) technician.

In case you ever do need to work on your scope, this site
http://www.reprise.com/host/tektronix/home/default.asp is a good source of
information.

Mark

"Jeff" wrote in message
...
I am a hobbiest and have wanted a scope to for a long time. I ran across
a
used Tektronix 2236 with probes today locally for $200.00 so I picked it
up. I have 7 days to take it back if I need to.

I have done the initial setup and probe calibration and so far it seems to
be working as the manual says it should. The CRT looks good, it's crisp
and bright.

I don't know how to use a scope yet and I can tell it will take some time
to learn. I mainly dabble with older vcr's and some other consumer A/V
equipment.

Did I do alright with this one? Are there any checks I can make to ensure
it's alright while I have time to return it if I need to? From what I
read
on the internet this model could be 20 years old, how concerned should I
be
about that? I really haven't wanted to buy one from eBay and I don't see
used ones come up locally very often especially at that price.

Thanks in advance for any advice,
Jeff