[time-nuts] Spectrum Analyzer Suggestions

[Peter Gottlieb]

It may be heavy but is a VERY nice analyzer.

I have a Tek 495P which is also a very nice analyzer, goes to 1.8 GHz, is 
smaller and somewhat lighter ("portable"), and should be findable in nice 
condition for under $1k.


On 7/13/2013 11:09 PM, Perry Sandeen wrote:
>
> List,
>   
> I just purchased a HP 3585 spec analyzer on E bay
> for a reasonable price.  I wanted this
> instead of the 181 series as the range was more to what I’d be using and it was
> of a newer vintage.  The 3585a goes from
> 10 Hz to 40 MHz which is a most useful range for my purposes. so far, so good.
>   
> The problem is I didn’t know the beast weighed a svelte
> 88 pounds! Double Hernia time!
>   
> What I’d appreciate advice for a used spec
> analyzer in the $1,000 range that is at least much lighter.  A smaller size would also be a benefit.  I probably would never use it above 100 MHz. A
> slightly smaller screen would be OK.
>   
> Suggestions appreciated.
>   
> Regards,
>   
> Perrier
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