Thats probably because you do not use a regular scope. Regular scopes usually have a resistance of many megaOhms acros the leads, that's why they can show you the vaweform and not interfere with the circuit. That what you are using is not really a regular scope, so it may interfere with your SSG circuit. I suppose you basically make a short between emmiter and collector when you attach the leads as I told.

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