Keep in mind that anything much newer than the 141T will have custom
parts and processors.
This makes the instrument smaller and more versatile, but, less repairable.
The 141T is a workhorse.
I would not trade mine for any number of the processor controlled analyzers.
Having a nice clean analog display is nice and you do not have to
worry about did I get an accurate display of what I am looking at or
did what I am looking for occur between sample on the digital display.
I hope you find what you are looking for. It is hard to beat the 141T
for a spectrum analyzer.
73
Glenn
WB4UIV
At 11:06 PM 10/30/2009, you wrote:
I'm thinking of buying a spectrum analyzer and would like to know
what Time Nuts recommend. My requirements are fairly simple:
3GHz Max frequency or higher
Either GPIB or Ethernet interface for control and data capture
Not much larger than an average desktop computer. Portable is nice
but not necessary.
Preferably under $3000.
I thought about building Scotty's Spectrum Analyzer or Poor Man's
Spectrum Analyzer, but decided I would rather buy one then build one.
I have an HP 141T but I am looking for something more modern. One
of my uses will be looking at C and Ku band satellite signals (down
converted to 950-2050 MHz). I'll also be using it to look at
various RF data links from 433 MHz to 2.4 GHz.
Thanks,
Brent
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