[Test-Equipment] HP 140T Analyzer

[John Schmitz]

I have a 141T but with the same RF and IF plug-ins. I know a guy who used to
work on and calibrate these. A common problem to watch out for is dirty or
faulty attenuator switch contacts. I have had a problem with mine where all
of a sudden I had a 40db error on the screen vs what I was inputting. It was
bad contacts in the atten switch assy. Was able to fix it. By the way I
really do like the 141T, use it all time. The 141T has storage capability
but I never really use that function, don't know if the 140T has the storage
capability.

John Schmitz


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[mailto:test-equipment-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of wabate
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 8:32 AM
To: Test Equipment
Subject: [Test-Equipment] HP 140T Analyzer

Hi,

I have the chance to pickup a 140T, 8553B RF plugin and 8552B IF plugin.
  The equipment is supposed to be working but has not been used in many
years.  I have searched the web and Agilent for info but have only
gotten the barest data.  It appears to go to 110 MHZ with decent
sensitivity.

I think it would serve me well but would like some more info.  Does the
scope have storage capability?  Is there any common problems I should
check for before purchase?  And critical proprietary parts that are
likely to fail and drive me nuts trying to obtain?  Any first hand info
would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Bill, K3PGB

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