I have a 2955A I use on the bench. It took some time to get used too but is a very stable unit. I find though that I do miss the old analog meters. Once you feel comfortable with the control layout it's not so bad to operate. I will warn you the hybrid circuit packs inside, that do fail, are getting harder to come by. Overall it is a fine unit. I also have a CT 3000B for backup yet i still miss the convenience of the good old analog meter staring me right in the face. I wish I had kept my old CE-50 but hey, thats progress. I don't care what anyone says. Never key into a service monitor unless you have to. Even though they are designed to do so, you will find a day you will be sorry , even though you did it correctly.(Murphys Law) Use the "Bird" whenever possible. It will save a lot of headaches in the long run. Especially if you don't have deep pockets for replacement parts. Not trying to discourage you as they are great units. I find the older rigs more appealing, showing my age I guess :-) Enjoy your new "Macaroni" they are nice units!
--- On Mon, 5/10/10, Tedd Doda <la...@sentex.net> wrote: From: Tedd Doda <la...@sentex.net> Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Feedback on Marconi 2955B RF Test Set To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, May 10, 2010, 9:56 AM Hi Guys: Does anyone have any experience with the Marconi 2955B test set? My IFR 1500 is getting old, and I can get a 2955B for a good price. I think I'll miss the analog meters, but I'm sure I could get use to the big CRT. I'd appreciate any feedback. Tedd Doda, VE3TJD Lazer Audio and Electronics http://www.ve3tjd. com High Performance cars don't kill.... Low Performance drivers do....
