LAN and Telecom Cabling CableIQ vs. SignalTEK vs. Validator

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CableIQ vs. SignalTEK vs. Validator Michael Quinlan 02-09-08
Posted by Michael Quinlan on February 9, 2008, 7:58 pm
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I'm interested in purchasing a qualification tester to satisfy the
requirements of one of my repeat customers. I realize that none of
these perform certification tests, but the customer has already stated
that Validator is sufficient for their purposes, and I verified with
them that CableIQ will also suffice. I would like to get some
opinions on these units from people who have experience with them.

In my research, I found a message from Carl Navarro leaning in the
direction of the CableIQ because "it's a Fluke", and that he had "IQ
envy". Do you still feel the same way Carl?

Posted by Ed Nielsen on February 12, 2008, 9:43 am
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Is it a Fluke or is it a Wavetek (whom Fluke bought awhile back)? In my
opinion, either way you can't go wrong.


CIAO!

Ed N.

Michael Quinlan wrote:
> I'm interested in purchasing a qualification tester to satisfy the
> requirements of one of my repeat customers. I realize that none of
> these perform certification tests, but the customer has already stated
> that Validator is sufficient for their purposes, and I verified with
> them that CableIQ will also suffice. I would like to get some
> opinions on these units from people who have experience with them.
>
> In my research, I found a message from Carl Navarro leaning in the
> direction of the CableIQ because "it's a Fluke", and that he had "IQ
> envy". Do you still feel the same way Carl?

Posted by Carl Navarro on February 12, 2008, 10:07 am
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On Sat, 9 Feb 2008 16:58:54 -0800 (PST), Michael Quinlan

>I'm interested in purchasing a qualification tester to satisfy the
>requirements of one of my repeat customers. I realize that none of
>these perform certification tests, but the customer has already stated
>that Validator is sufficient for their purposes, and I verified with
>them that CableIQ will also suffice. I would like to get some
>opinions on these units from people who have experience with them.
>
>In my research, I found a message from Carl Navarro leaning in the
>direction of the CableIQ because "it's a Fluke", and that he had "IQ
>envy". Do you still feel the same way Carl?

Yes, so I bought a PentaScanner. It's old, but trusty and it does the
job I need it for. Besides, there's the Fluke software interface
that most people accept.

Now I'm saving my pennies forthe next level, a DSP-4000 family.

Carl


Posted by Michael Quinlan on February 21, 2008, 11:36 pm
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I ended up buying a CableIQ and am pretty happy with my purchase. For
more information on what went into this decision, take a look at
http://my.opera.com/metroconnect

Thanks for your input guys.

BTW - during my research I discovered that it is Ideal that bought
Wavetek.

Posted by Ed Nielsen on February 24, 2008, 1:17 am
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Ideal bought the network test equipment equipment division, Fluke bought
the voltage measurement division, and Acterna bought the RF measurement
division.


CIAO!

Ed N.

Michael Quinlan wrote:
> BTW - during my research I discovered that it is Ideal that bought
> Wavetek.

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