I think it is a good scope but this model often have problems with isolation failure of high voltage transformer winding.
If this happens, it is unfortunately not repairable because it is impossible to find a spare transformer.
Something to notice: this scope can be powered with 22V/27V external battery.
In India, you should look after an used SM605 60Mhz analog scope from Scientific.
http://suppliers.jimtrade.com/83/82099/60_mhz_universal_analog_oscilloscope.htm
This is a very good analog scope, the same as the HM605 HAMEG.
http://www.scientificindia.com/
We used to use quite a lot of the 100MHz version of that Philips scope, and I never saw one go for repair. They are really nice scopes, in a different class from those nasty Hamegs.
Never heard of a 100MHz version of this scope !
With the same power supply than the PM3217, there are:
- PM3212 - 25MHz
- PM3214 - 25MHz
- PM3215 - 50MHz
- PM3216 - 35MHz
- PM3218 - 35MHz
- PM3219 -50MHz storage.
They all have often the same failure of the HV coil of the switched mode power supply.
Other Philips scopes with recurrent problems (bad contacts on Y input selectors. Others models use reed switches and have no problem of bad contacts):
PM3260 (not 100% sure of it)
PM3261 (not 100% sure of it)
PM3262
PM3263
PM3264 (it's a four channels scope) It has a lot of others problems: HV multiplier leakage, strong oscillations of the final Y amplifier...)
"Nasty hameg's" ?
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I worked during many years with HP1740A, HAMEG HM605, PHILIPS 100MHZ STORAGE.
I like better the Hameg scopes than the Philips.
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The component tester is very handy for troubleshooting.
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I have at home:
Hameg's:
- 04 x HM605
- 01 x HM1005
- 01 x HM1505
Tektronix
- 01 x 2235A
- 01 x 2236
Philips
- 01 x PM3233
- 01 x PM3094
HP
- 01 x HP1740A
- 01 x HP1725A
And not working, for spares
01 x HP1740A
01 x HP1715A
I was repairing analog scopes as hobby.