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    Neat aquisition, kinda hate to break it down

    I looked it up and being techno stupid, I think its something that tests scanners maybe? For police stations?





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    Actually a frequency spectrum analyzer and O-scope, for testing transceivers (radio receivers/transmitters) up to the 1 GHz range. You might have a better than scrap item there!
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    That is a oscilloscope, I think made for something special, as there is features added that are not on most 'scopes. Even looks like a slot for a floppy disk. Maybe part of the memory storage. Definitely high end in it's day. If it powers up it should be worth 50-100 to a hobbyist/radio-geek.

    I found the Instructions for it plus a total description of what it is, does.
    250 kHz to 1 GHz Full Featured Service Monitor
    RF Signal Generator
    Sensitive 2 uV Receiver
    Cross Band Duplex
    High Speed Digitized Spectrum Analyzer
    High Speed Digitized Scope
    Generate and Demod FM, AM, PM
    AC, Battery and Ext. DC operation
    38.5 lbs.


    http://www.repeater-builder.com/test...b-training.ppt

    http://www.testequity.com/documents/pdf/com120b.pdf

    For this one just go down the list till you come to the com-120b- sit down first.

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    Mechanic, before I even click on any of the links, I have to say there was no power cord with it. Not sure if that is going to matter?

    Just clicked the link...OMG.......

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    Neat aquisition, kinda hate to break it down

    someone that knows how to use it can most likely rewire it to use a different cord. this will affect the value, but still probably a good find
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    Can you post a photo of the power cord area? Is it a cord that was cut, or a cord that plugs into it?
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    Even if the power cord is soldered to the power board it's a fairly easy fix.

    I replaced the power switch and cord on a nebulizer this morning.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ScrappinRed View Post
    Can you post a photo of the power cord area? Is it a cord that was cut, or a cord that plugs into it?
    Looks like a cord from a tower would work and of course, because I need one I don't have one on hand!


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    Yep looks like you have a winner there, a tower cord would be the right sizes wire for the draw on the cord.

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    If the yard you work at buys insulated wire I'll bet you can find a power cord that will work.

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    Quote Originally Posted by newattitude View Post
    Looks like a cord from a tower would work and of course, because I need one I don't have one on hand!

    Yes! That's what I was hoping for you! That is the same cord for most monitors and tvs too. Hope you can find one and at least power it up. That alone will increase the resale value exponentially. Good find

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    Oh and if you can't find one check ebay. You can get one with free shipping for under two dollars!

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    Yeppers, first thing tomorrow morning I'm going through the wire gaylord at work!

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