CableIQ vs. SignalTEK vs. Validator

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

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

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

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

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.

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