Hi Robert,
Those old HP protocol analyzers are useful little buggers ... my tip is go
and get the newest all-in-one unit that they produced; this is the 4957A,
and if you hit eBay at the right time ... you should have no problem
finding one for $25 or so. I didn't pay much more for mine in perfect
working condition. Serves many purposes including mini-terminal, serial
data generator, "smart breakout box" and so on...
http://www.hpmuseum.net/display_item.php?hw=1124
... and all for basically the same price as you'd pay for a "dumb" little
RS-232 shunt/break-out box "new".
You will see tons of the older protocol analyzers around at around the same
price ... doesn't make a lot of sense to me ... might as well get the most
modern you can, for the dollar ... they are very common; you shouldn't have
too much trouble finding a good deal on one ... It's been a nice addition
to my lab... everyone who sees it, suddenly wants one :O
Best,
Sean
On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 3:00 AM, Robert Jarratt <robert.jarratt at
ntlworld.com
wrote:
-----Original Message-----
From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-bounces at
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Stein
Sent: 30 April 2015 02:44
To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts
Subject: Where's a good place to list stuff?
I realize that this list isn't really for listing items for sale or
giving
stuff away so
I hope you'll excuse this, but other than
eBay and the VCF forum &
marketplace, where's a good place to list items like the ones below to
see if
there's any interest?
Sharp PC-5000 bubble memory portable w/printer
HP 45711B Portable Plus, c/w 2 x 9114 HPIL Disk drives and a 2225B
printer.
HP 18179A protocol analyzer
HP sheet plotter (IEEE/GPIB); (can't get at it to look up the number
right
now)
and the piece de resistance:
An HP fetal monitor (without probes) for the budding pediatrician among
you.
m
I have always fancied getting a protocol analyser, so I tried to find some
information on the one you mention. The model number appears to be just an
RS-232 interface pod, rather than a complete analyser, so I am not sure
exactly what you have there. I have been trying to find a spec or a manual
so that I know the capabilities, but have failed so far.
Anyway, I suspect you are in the USA so it would probably be too expensive
to ship it to me in the UK, unless you know of some cheap-ish shipping
method?
Regards
Rob