Hi John:
I would like to take issue with you about the covers for the 49x analyzers. The original cover has two toggle actuated fingers that fit into the front flange of the instrument and hold the cover very tightly in place. The newer cover fits on with a friction fit and can come loose when banged around. Both covers are made from rather hard plastic material and will withstand very heavy impacts without breaking. If the instruments is packaged in a heavy box with firm plastic chusions, I can't believe that either cover could come loose and cause damage. With the cover installed, I can throw my 494AP in the back of the car or van and feel that the instrument is safe.
Now, to the original question, I have all ready posted an answer that I do not have either cover and I do not know of a source.
Deane
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----- Original Message -----
From: gleamfollower
To: TekScopes@...
Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2006 3:02 AM
Subject: [TekScopes] Re: WANTED: 492 Front Cover
> First, does there exist a front cover for the 492 Spectrum Analyzer,
> and, if it does, where can I get one ?
You'll see them on eBay every once in awhile, or for that matter,
Deane Kidd may be able to put his hands on one. There is an older-
and a newer-style (all plastic) cover; either will fit.
The innermost surface of the newer covers have a cool Easter egg
(raised thermoplastic signatures of several dozen Tek employees from
the spectrum-analyzer product group). The foam-rubber liner will most
likely be in better condition in these as well.
Other than that, they will both work OK. They are really just dust
covers, though. Under no circumstances should you ever ship a
49x-series analyzer with either front cover in place. The older-style
covers are likely to come loose and bash the heck out of the front
panel. The newer-style covers are lighter, but their flexible plastic
latches are prone to breakage if any force is exerted on them during
transport.
-- john, KE5FX
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