Looking at picking up the UNI-T 81b (any thoughts?)

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  • The Performer
    Senior Member
    • May 2013
    • 60
    • United states
    #1

    Looking at picking up the UNI-T 81b (any thoughts?)

    As the title says, Im in need of a new portable scope. Previous one was the dso nano v2 which got fried.

    I've used the TPI440 and it seems to be a decent meter as well, but much more expensive.

    As of right now my scope usage is very primative, I'm an autotech at best buy and the most extensive use for me is testing wiring to find can networks, and viewing sine waves to set clip levels of amplifiers. That's pretty much what I use a scope for on a day to day, however Im also hoping to get into college to study electronics engineering if I can get my grades up, maybe it will be handy to have a scope meter for that as well.

    Reason Im looking at the 81B is it's a mix of scope and DMM which would be right up my alley of usefulness. I currently have my main meter a fluke 117.

    So that being said, has anyone used one? Likes, dislikes? Better options?

    Thanks in advance!
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    • retiredcaps
      Badcaps Legend
      • Apr 2010
      • 9271
      #2
      Re: Looking at picking up the UNI-T 81b (any thoughts?)

      Martin did a review.

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SPcgNGTiOA
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        • The Performer
          Senior Member
          • May 2013
          • 60
          • United states
          #3
          Re: Looking at picking up the UNI-T 81b (any thoughts?)

          Originally posted by retiredcaps
          Martin did a review.

          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SPcgNGTiOA
          Yes, that video was a great review. Still just curious if anyone had anything to add.

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