Star Tech Journal

Issue: 1990-January - Vol 11 Issue 11

NEW SERVICE MANUAL
BECKMAN INDUSTRIAL TEST EQUIPMENT
Oscilloscopes
9022: 20 Mhz, 2 Channel. Variable Hold $523 ($16)
9104: 40 Mhz, 2 Channel, A&B Time Base $902 ($16)
9106: 60 Mhz, 3 Channel, A&B Time Base $1225 ($16)
9202: 20 Mhz, 2 Ch, On-Screen Readouts $822 ($16)
9204: 40 Mhz, 2 Ch, On-Screen Readouts $1040 ($16)
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