[net.dcom] Datascope Query

taylor (12/01/82)

We are currently looking for a 'sufficient but few bells and whistles'
datascope.  We have access (occasionally) to a Dynatech 2000 which is
quite nice, but want a scope to call our own.  Desirable features are:
>Monitor Sync or async at any rate (to 9600), int or ext clock, ascii
or ebcdic.
>Emulate dte or dce, and have a keyboard to use for emulation.
>"Fairly large" buffer, with scrolling through buffer.
>"Trap" on character capabilities.
>led's to monitor all 25 eia pins, preferably with patching available.

We are not requiring programability, tape drive, or bert capabilities.  A
real keyboard would be nice, but membrane kbds or hex entry is ok.  hex
display is highly desirable.

There seem to be several devices in the $3000 to $4000 range which meet these
specs, but I would love to hear from users who have something in this range
and their recommendations.  You may reply to the net, or I will summarize
any responses I receive.

Thanks!

Steve Taylor
North Carolina Educational Computing Service