Marconi tf2008 vs 2955 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Steve Gibson · 16th May 2021, 2:18 pm

I already have a TF2008 and have just acquired a nice 2955. I'm not yet familiar with all the functionality of the 2955, so I'm wondering what the benefits are of having both devices.

Thanks

TALKINGWITHPYE · 24th May 2021, 11:23 am

Hi Steve, a tf2008 is only a signal generator whereas a 2955 is a signal generator, a power meter, a frequency counter, a ctcss generator, a selective calling encoder and decoder, a modulation meter and an ossilloscope so there is quite a difference between the two instruments. The 2955 is basically a workshop test kit in one instrument. Saying that they are rather old now and spares can be difficult to get, but if your 2955 is in good condition treasure it.

Dave

16th May 2021, 2:18 pm	#1
Steve Gibson Triode Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK Posts: 49	Marconi tf2008 vs 2955 I already have a TF2008 and have just acquired a nice 2955. I'm not yet familiar with all the functionality of the 2955, so I'm wondering what the benefits are of having both devices. Thanks

24th May 2021, 11:23 am	#2
TALKINGWITHPYE Pentode Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK. Posts: 126	Re: Marconi tf2008 vs 2955 Hi Steve, a tf2008 is only a signal generator whereas a 2955 is a signal generator, a power meter, a frequency counter, a ctcss generator, a selective calling encoder and decoder, a modulation meter and an ossilloscope so there is quite a difference between the two instruments. The 2955 is basically a workshop test kit in one instrument. Saying that they are rather old now and spares can be difficult to get, but if your 2955 is in good condition treasure it. Dave