25 Nov
1999
25 Nov
'99
8:26 a.m.
On Thu, 25 Nov 1999, Enrico Badella wrote:
You are probably correct. I have buried this wish since you cannot find
them easily in Italy unless you are willing to shove out at least 800 euros
This make me wonder who is still using 5xx scopes and has that kind of
money to spend. No a hobbyist certainly.
I know of lots of shops and labs (and lots of colleges, as well) who are
still using 5xx-series scopes. It's not like they stop working or anything,
they're just "not the latest thing". They work just fine. That's why
those
higher-end plugins still hold their value.
A 5xx scope with a 1Lx spec-an plugin is an affordable, easy way to get a
nice spectrum analyzer. Most people usually can't touch a "real"
(dedicated)
spectrum analyzer (even a moldy-oldy!) for anywhere near that price. With even
older HP141-series units pulling upwards of US$1000 with the 18GHz plugin,
those large heat-producing Tek 5xx units with 1Lx plugins start to look real
appealing. :)
-Dave McGuire
Does your friend have a 1A? spectrum analyser plugin
for a 545? I have no use
for it but always dreamed to have one ;-)
You mean a 1L? (1L5, 1L10, 1L20, 1L30 IIRC). It's on my wish list as well :-)