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 25, 2008, 10:27 pm
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I noticed that the Wavetek LT8100A is less than 1/2 the price of other
true certifiers. It will only certify up to Cat5e, and I read that it
can't be upgraded. Is there some other reason it's so (relatively)
cheap?

> 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.


Posted by Ed Nielsen on February 26, 2008, 12:33 pm
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Can't immediately answer that. I do know that given the choice, I would
go with Wavetek above any other manufacturer. Not that I have anything
against Fluke, PentaScanner, etc., I have just been a big fan of Wavetek
for 20+ years. I do have my concerns, though, since Ideal acquired that
line.

One place I looked at indicated that the LT8100A could "Easily upgrade
to any LT 8000 Series cable tester."

I have an E-mail into Ideal to find out. I'll let you know.


CIAO!

Ed N.

Michael Quinlan wrote:
> I noticed that the Wavetek LT8100A is less than 1/2 the price of other
> true certifiers. It will only certify up to Cat5e, and I read that it
> can't be upgraded. Is there some other reason it's so (relatively)
> cheap?
>
>> 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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