[Test-Equipment] HP 140T Analyzer

[JOHN M IVERSON]

CARL,  I HAVE A GOOD CRT FOR THE 141T!!!!!!!!
I don't know how it would ship tho.
old jack

On Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:48:30 -0500 "Carl" <km1h at jeremy.mv.com> writes:
> I still use one as a station monitor since a much later model came 
> into 
> the shop. I have enough spares to keep it going I hope.
> 
> The primary problems are CRT dimness and eventual failure. New ones 
> are 
> unobtanium unless you take out a 2nd mortgage.
> 
> The PS caps are also failing but are an easy replacement.
> 
> If you get that unit Id suggest bringing it to life with a Variac to 
> no 
> more than 105V. If it has a trace then do a PS recap before 
> proceeding. 
> Operating it at ~110V using a bucking transformer will help preserve 
> the 
> CRT as well as run cooler and stable. I did lose two CRT's over the 
> 
> years, one to an open filament, but had access to good used 
> replacements 
> for free. Thats when HP was offering steep trade ins on a new SA and 
> a 
> buddy ran a test equipment lab. Swapped out crt's and plug-ins.  I 
> bought several dead plug-ins and even a mainframe for little money 
> at 
> hamfests and swapped those for the good ones also.
> 
> Carl
> KM1H
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "wabate" <wabate at verizon.net>
> To: "Test Equipment" <test-equipment at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 9:32 AM
> 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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