It's probably the conditioned output. That is verticle position adjustment on the crt is also summed into the analog signal as well as verticle scale (volts per division).
PC sound card based scopes are slow. The cheap USB scopes are probably the best price/performance deal if you have a PC that fit's your place you want to use the scope. I debated a USB scope then finally spent the bucks and bought a nice Tek digital scope.
Phil, Still too many interests, too many projects, and not enough time!!!!!!!!
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