WTB: Spectrum Analyzer 1-3GHz $400 - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: QuantumPhys
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 10, 2014, 01:11:15 am
content: Hi,I am looking for my first general purpose spectrum analyzer with max bandwidth of 1.5GHz-3GHz, preferably from a reputable brand (HP/Tek/R&S...). I live in New York (can be from other countries, but shipping should not be too ridiculous), and my budget is about $400. I would really like one that is fully working and looks relatively nice. Thanks!Best regards,QuantumPhys

author: KJDS
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 10, 2014, 01:26:57 am
content: You best bet is the venerable HP141T.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HP-141T-Display-Section-8555A-Spectrum-Analyzer-RF-Sections-/251453865832?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a8bd17f68I've not used one in 20 years, and never want to use one again, but it's not a bad place to learn the basics.

author: TopLoser
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 10, 2014, 01:45:22 am
content: http://uk.farnell.com/tenma/72-6696/analyser-spectrum-1ghz/dp/4338698New and unused $550 shipped to the USA

author: KD0CAC John
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 10, 2014, 12:46:03 pm
content: Quote from: TopLoser on June 10, 2014, 01:45:22 amYou don't happen to heave any laying around , do you

author: madshaman
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 10, 2014, 02:30:40 pm
content: I've got a Hameg HM5010 (goes to 1Ghz) but I'd gouge you for $750.

author: FrankenPC
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 10, 2014, 04:03:58 pm
content: Quote from: TopLoser on June 10, 2014, 01:45:22 amHmm, that goes down to 2KHz / sweep. And it has delta marker capability. 550$ sounds like a good price.http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/320779.pdf

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2014, 10:31:33 pm
content: Quote from: TopLoser on June 10, 2014, 01:45:22 amThese are made by Atten so probably can be bought from Ebay directly for much less. I have used this model at one of my former employers. It works but without cursors it is kinda crude.

author: GreyWoolfe
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 11, 2014, 10:44:35 pm
content: check out this link:http://www.ebay.com/itm/AVCOM-PSA-37D-Portable-Spectrum-Analyzer-Very-clean-works-/301209162299?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item462177123bRight in your price range.

author: iloveelectronics
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2014, 11:08:32 pm
content: Quote from: nctnico on June 11, 2014, 10:31:33 pmI believe these are actually made by GW Instek, not Atten. They sell for A LOT more than $550 in my part of the world!

author: QuantumPhys
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 28, 2014, 11:35:22 am
content: Thanks for all the advice! Eventually got an extremely new Tek 2715 analyzer for USD270 on ebay. It is 75ohms, but according to the service manual, have all the circuitry inside 50ohms so should be easily converted. Using a minicircuits minimum loss pad now and works great.

author: BTO
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 28, 2014, 06:28:29 pm
content: I Honestly wish you well with the Spectrum Analyzer, However in my opinion, My Very experienced opinion with Field Strength Meters, You can't get anything decent Under $5,000 New or about $2000 2nd Hand, but then you need to be carefulI own a Unaohm AP-01 DVB-S / DVB-S2 /DVB-T / Analogue Terrestrial / DVB-C Emulatedit's a very very reliable and sensitive meteri found that anything Under about $2000 is not worth having because it doesn't Give Precise readings,Now.. i know price does not define accuracy or qualityHowever it's just been my experience that all the Shit meters happend to be under $1,500Brand new they are all under $4000but.. Good Luck with it, I hope i'm wrong, for your sake