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CableIQ vs. SignalTEK vs. Validator

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?

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Michael Quinlan
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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 Qu> I'm interested in purchasing a qualification tester to satisfy the

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Ed Nielsen

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

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Carl Navarro

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

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Thanks for your input guys.

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

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Michael Quinlan

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

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Ed Nielsen

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Michael Quinlan

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 Qu> I noticed that the Wavetek LT8100A is less than 1/2 the price of other

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Ed Nielsen

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