[BC] Tek 2710 Analyzer...

[Burt I. Weiner]

My reason for steering away from the 2710 is that it's oriented 
towards the cable market and many of the "nice features" that are 
included in the 2712 are optional in the 2710.  Also, the bubble type 
push-buttons on the 2710 were prone to problems where the 2712 uses 
real push-buttons.

Many of the earlier Tek models such as the 7L5's had 300 HZ RBW.  I 
believe the reason that the 492x, 494x instruments did not have 300 
Hz RBW is that they were primarily microwave instruments.  I have a 
494AP and I also have the Anritsu MS2721A.  My primary use instrument 
is the Anritsu but the 494AP definitely has it's place where it 
shines brightly.  I would not part with either one.

The earlier Tek models can still be repaired although it's 
expensive.  Parts can usually be found.  Most of the newer 
instruments you can buy today will be outdated and "not supported" in 
about 5 years.

Burt

At 02:34 PM 10/9/2007, you wrote:
>Date: Mon, 08 Oct 2007 22:33:27 -0400
>From: Bob Tarsio <Bob at Broadcast-Devices.com>
>Subject: RE: [BC] Tektronix 494x Spectrum Analyzers...
>To: "'Broadcasters' Mailing List'" <broadcast at radiolists.net>
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>That's interesting because I remember reading the FCC rules regarding
>spectrum occupancy measurements for AM after the NRSC curve was implemented
>and it appeared to me that whoever wrote the rule took most of the technique
>from the 2710 operators guide. I think operationally the 2710 was used quite
>a bit for AM occupied bandwidth measurements. I agree that I would stay away
>from buying one of these units at this point because that model is long in
>the tooth and support is non existent. But if you can borrow a working unit
>I found it perfectly suitable for AM occupied bandwidth measurements.
>
>Bob Tarsio
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>www.Broadcast-Devices.com
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: broadcast-bounces at radiolists.net
>[mailto:broadcast-bounces at radiolists.net] On Behalf Of Burt I. Weiner
>Sent: Monday, October 08, 2007 20:33
>To: broadcast at radiolists.net
>Subject: [BC] Tektronix 494x Spectrum Analyzers...
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>None of the 492/494 series, including the 494AP that I have will do
>300 Hz RBW.  They have 10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz and 1 MHz RBW.
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>The 2712 will do 300 Hz RBW and is a fairly decent unit.  The 2710
>will do 300 Hz RBW but is basically a cable TV unit.  I would advise
>staying away from the 2710.
>
>Burt

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