[time-nuts] OT: Spectrum Analyzer

[Glenn Little WB4UIV]

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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