Wavetek 5010 Attenuator BNC For Parts or Repair Indiana Inc As-Is

Wavetek 5010 Attenuator BNC For Parts or Repair Indiana Inc As-Is

The Wavetek 5010 is a compact step attenuator made by Wavetek Indiana Inc., featuring a rotary dial control and dual panel-mount BNC connectors for inline RF or signal-level adjustment. This unit has been evaluated by our technician and found to fail to attain desired attenuation values. It is being sold strictly AS-IS for parts, repair, or use as a donor unit.

Specifications & What's Included

• Manufacturer: Wavetek Indiana Inc.
• Model: 5010
• Type: Step Attenuator
• Connectors: Dual panel-mount BNC (input and output)
• Control: Rotary dial with numbered scale (0–10)
• Housing: Cylindrical aluminum body
• Unit only — no cables or accessories included

Applications

Step attenuators like the Wavetek 5010 are used in RF, audio, and electronic test environments to reduce signal levels by a precise, calibrated amount between a source and a measurement instrument or device under test. They are common on lab benches alongside signal generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers, allowing engineers to safely scale signal amplitudes without reflections or impedance mismatches. Wavetek Indiana Inc. was a well-known U.S. test and measurement instrument manufacturer active primarily from the 1960s through the 1990s before merging with Fluke. A working unit of this type would typically find use in RF lab work, calibration setups, or legacy test bench configurations — this example is offered as-is for those needing spare parts or attempting a repair.