BUT, here is the caveat, the 1500S is started to die a slow death. The attenuator is beginning to act up, a common problem. If the CRT tube finally goes, I understand that there may not be a replacement available for it. I did fix the power supply in one of them, not an easy job for an amateur. These are old technology service monitors in todays standard.
If I were able to find either the 1500S or the 1200S at a very reasonable price, I would probably but it. I would be very careful not to spend too much on a piece of equipment that may turn out hard or impossible to repair. There are a lot of service monitors kicking around lately because of the changes in technology has made them obsolete. You just have to find one(s) like I did.
73, Joe, K1ike
At 06:17 AM 8/18/2004, you wrote:
Hi Roger:
If what you are after is a service monitor to tune cavities and
service amateur equipment, then the IFR 1500 might be a bit much.
This box was intended for cellular and trunked system servicing as
well and carried a price tag to match (a fully tricked out new
'1500S used to go for around $20k).
I think you'll find an IFR 1200S a bit lighter in your pocketbook
and easier to carry (it's a lot lighter than the '1500). Make sure
it has the tracking generator option and can "do" DMTF and CTCSS
tones. I'd also opt for the precision oscillator if it were me.
BTW, if you run across an older Singer, Marconi, or Cushman service
monitor, you can't hardly go wrong with these in good shape and
working order.
As they say, YMMV.
73,
Russ Hines
WB8ZCC
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