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The P6139B has some physical differences.<br> | |||
From a Tek FAQ:<br> | |||
The P6139B has some physical differences. | |||
From a Tek FAQ: | |||
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The TPP 0100, TPP 0101, TPP 0200, TPP 0201, TPP 0500, TPP 1000, and P6139B passive probes all share a common probe tip diameter, so the probe accessories work across all of the probes. | The TPP 0100, TPP 0101, TPP 0200, TPP 0201, TPP 0500, TPP 1000, and P6139B passive probes all share a common probe tip diameter, so the probe accessories work across all of the probes. | ||
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==Issues== | |||
[http://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/cheap-tek-500mhz-passive-probes-on-ebay-can-they-be-used-on-any-scope/ According to KE5FX]: | |||
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Unless they've had their cables replaced, they had a whisker- or dendrite-growth problem in the cable that will short out the signal and drive you nuts. It can be cleared by running some current through the BNC connector but only temporarily. The only fix is to order a new cable from Tektronix, which I'm not sure you can still do. | |||
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