Thx!

From: AF <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Chuck McCown
Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2019 1:46 PM
To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] ODTR

I don’t recall how much less.
https://rallyrep.com/
Ask for Travis Pyne.
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On Jun 29, 2019, at 10:41 AM, Paul McCall 
<[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
That's a good reference then 😊

I shouldn't be concerned with having to use an adapter from SC to LC for 
testing?

And, when you say "less than that".,...,   do you mean less than the price from 
Baltic ($ 2600)?  If so, can I get contact info for your local rep?

Needing to purchase this Monday and get it here by Wednesday EOD if possible

Paul

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From: AF <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> On Behalf Of 
Chuck McCown
Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2019 12:36 PM
To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] ODTR

I really like mine:
https://www.techtoolsupply.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=INNO-MINI2&source=googleps&gdffi=a2fd11e1880844dfbe0b89871fd6ef5c&gdfms=3827B7DC69EA4FE793788CCA9872E170&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0NuRp4-P4wIVkLfsCh3EsgrDEAQYAiABEgLLufD_BwE

I got it for much less than that from a local rep.

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From: Paul McCall
Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2019 10:28 AM
To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] ODTR

Yeah, I was looking at the Chinese ones for $ 1K or so.  But, we will need to 
purchase one at some point as we are lighting some 40mile to 70mile dark fiber 
leases in a few months so makes sense to spend a little more and get something 
better

In our NOC, we are terminating 110+  fibers (1:1) to LC Corning cassettes.
Was looking at the INNO models here.  Like the price on the Mini, but want to 
make sure I can test LC connections properly using an adapter. The spec on the 
Mini only shows "Compatible connector: FC, SC (APC or UPC)". Whereas the 500 
shows Compatible Connector: APC(FC, SC, LC), UPC(FC, SC, LC, ST).
Probably a dumb question, but I need to ask.

https://www.balticnetworks.com/inno-instrument-view-mini-2-otdr-kit.html

https://www.balticnetworks.com/inno-instrument-view500-otdr-kit.html

Are there other factors I should be thinking of or a better brand / model near 
the same price?

Paul

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From: AF <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> On Behalf Of 
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, June 28, 2019 2:49 AM
To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] ODTR

FYI, the weekly rentals are just about what you'd pay for an el cheapo Chinese 
OTDR. Mine works fine for short distances (< ~10 miles). On longer spans the 
sensitivity/noise/dead zones are suboptimal, but it still works.
FS has some, but haven't tried their models.

In other words, it all depends on what your requirements are. If you are just 
testing short spans, know what you are doing and can live with the limitations, 
go Chinese. If you need to characterize, certify or need something like iOLM 
and/or need it only intermittently, rent.

Jared



Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2019
From: "Tim Withrow via AF" <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>
To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Cc: "Tim Withrow" <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] ODTR
rental is best  I would think if you're not going to put it the full use.
Here's a couple links that can help you out.
https://www.fiberinstrumentsales.com/otdr-rentals
I would say go with the best to rent.

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On Thursday, June 27, 2019 Paul McCall 
<[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:



We are looking for a cost-effective (cheap) ODTR to test fiber we are putting 
in a business park.  Not looking to have much otherwise.

Any budget friendly gear that works well?   Or maybe rent /borrow one for a
week?

Paul McCall, President
Florida Broadband / PDMNet
658 Old Dixie Highway
Vero Beach, FL 32962
772-564-6800

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