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remove nonsense about transformer coupled input, its the gate of JFET Q132A wihch is the input, and yes there is DC coupling on this scope
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==Internals==
==Internals==
The 221 has a switching power supply and built-in rechargeable batteries (which are a maintenance issue).   
The 221 has a switching power supply and built-in rechargeable batteries (which are a maintenance issue).   
It has a transformer-coupled trigger circuit which would seem to preclude DC level-based triggering. 
 
The trigger circuit uses a [[1N3713]] 1 mA [[tunnel diode]].   
The trigger circuit uses a [[1N3713]] 1 mA [[tunnel diode]].   
The vertical output amplifier that drives the CRT plates is two op-amps made from discrete transistors.   
The vertical output amplifier that drives the CRT plates is two op-amps made from discrete transistors.   
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