On Monday, May 25, 2015 at 7:37:24 PM UTC-4, wrote:
I have a Waveteck model 3100 service monitor. I got this unit from a guy about 15 years ago and I think that I used it a couple of times and then put it away for awhile. I recently tried to use it and the keyboard is locked up and the LCD display reads:
"A1 Low
0 Drive"
I have the complete service manual, and although this error message is mentioned as an important one it does not elaborate on what it might be. It says to call the factory for tech assistance. I'm afraid that ship sailed long ago though. I don't know who might, or even if this unit is still supported anymore. This is admittedly an old unit but a nice one, and I'd really like to get it going. I have some old PRC77 military radios to repair and I could really use this thing. I know that there is a lithium battery inside that could be bad but the book mentions a different code for that fault. Can anyone please help me with this? Thanks, Lenny.
Jeff
I think your 3000's must be the predecessors of the 3100. On my front panel in the upper left corner above the scope is a sticker (which is most likely covering up just the name Wavetek). The sticker reads "CT Systems". Then the original number 3100, that was printed on the front panel (which was not covered)is evident.
It must have been in the time that Wavetek became CT Systems. I guess that they didn't want to change the tooling for the front panel so they opted for the cheap way out. It's hard to believe that anyone would take over a large company with a prestigious name like Wavetek, and then simply mouse a piece of equipment like this. And then that they'd just keep on selling it as though it was a name change on a toaster. But hey, what do I know anyway?
I found this picture. It is of a 5100. According to the book that I have the 5100 was a later slightly improved version of the 3100. The specs may be slightly different however overall it's a very similar piece of equipment. Thanks for looking into this further. Best regards, Lenny
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wavetek-CT-s...047675.l255 7