JDSU HST-3000 tester

[MPFD535]

I have a JDSU HST-3000 tester that I have been using for testing T1 lines, I know they make modues for it to do alot of other things. Has anyone ever ussed the module for testing copper? I would like to know if it will do what a TIMs set will do, sending tone and checking levels .

Thanks

 

[mikewazowski]

JDSU's webpage mentions wideband TIMS. What that actually entails you can check here http://www.jdsu.com/en-us/Test-and-...-z-product-list/Pages/hst-3000.aspx?rcode=hst and read the appropriate manual.

 

[MPFD535]

I looked at the manual, but how the manual says it works and how guys that use it everyday in the field say it works can be very different. Just curious if anyone has used it, maybe pros and cons of how it performs compaired to others. When you tell a sales rep that you are looking to buy one off ebay that are not fast to give you one as a demo.

 

[mmckenna]

I purchased a few of these for our techs, but only the T-1 module for it. The local phone company hi-cap tech has one with the copper testing module and seems happy with it. Not sure if the regular techs have them or not. I know the hi-cap guy likes it, one bag to carry to handle most of his testing needs. My guys still use (and like) their Sidekick meters. I personally learned to use analog meters, and prefer them. Not sure I'll ever adopt the digital stuff, but I guess at this point in my career I don't need to.