Are these test gear worth having?

djn

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Joined 2004

2019-04-06 12:35 am

#1

• 2019-04-06 12:35 am

• #1

I have a line one these and wonder if any of these would be worth having on my bench.

1. HP 3561A DYNAMIC SIGNAL ANALYZER, OPT-1, POWER

2. HP 8643A SYNTHESIZED SIGNAL GENERATOR 0.26 - 1030

3. AGILENT 6622A SYSTEM DC POWER SUPPLY 0 - 50V,

 

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jackinnj

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Joined 2002

tech-diy.com

2019-04-06 2:53 am

#2

• 2019-04-06 2:53 am

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the 3561 is useful -- but dynamic range is only 80dB -- it's a great instrument for vibration analysis.

 

rayma

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Joined 2011

2019-04-06 3:17 am

#3

• 2019-04-06 3:17 am

• #3

djn said:

I have a line one these and wonder if any of these would be worth having on my bench.

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Be careful to not bid much. There is no way of knowing whether they work, and
problems are common. You can buy a guaranteed working DSA for $500 on ebay.

 

nigelwright7557

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Joined 2008

murtonpikesystems.co.uk

2019-04-06 3:32 am

#4

• 2019-04-06 3:32 am

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I have got away with a £50 second hand scope and £25 signal generator for 15 years.
One very useful tool which is free is your ears !
If it sounds bad then it is bad.

 

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BluesTM

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Joined 2019

2019-04-06 6:53 am

#5

• 2019-04-06 6:53 am

• #5

If you're doing audio work the 3561a could be fun. Doesn't work over 100KHz though. Even has its own source. The signal generator is as big as a house and would take up a lot of room. In the end you may regret that one when you're looking for space for other toys.

Watch what you spend if you're not sure of the condition. I love old HP gear but it is old gear. You never know. It could go from tool to project real quick.