[Boatanchors] 6060 or 8640

[GGLL]

	I don't remember exactly, but option 3 adds reverse power protection, 
and #1 something related to aeronauticals. I add two links related to 
this generator with some useful tips:

http://www.shelbrook.com/~ve7ca/Tst864.htm

http://www.jvgavila.com/wb1.htm

Regards
Guillermo - LU8EYW.

Harold Hairston wrote:
> Yes, ithe HP-8640B will go above 512 (1024) Mhz if that option is 
> installed. there are three options. I am not sure which one does what.
> 
> Harold
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> ----- Original Message ----- From: "GGLL" <nagato at arnet.com.ar>
> To: "BoatAnchors" <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 7:52 AM
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] 6060 or 8640
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>> It will go above 512 MHz if the extra module is installed (option ?, a 
>> doubler).
>>
>> Regards
>> Guillermo - LU8EYW.
>>
>> mikea wrote:
>>> On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 10:20:12PM -0400, Harold Hairston wrote:
>>>> Hello, Guys;
>>>>
>>>> The only thing that I had noticed on my recently acquired 8640 is 
>>>> that the displayed frequency may fall below or above that indicated 
>>>> on the Band Switch. In checking this out, I am told that this is a 
>>>> designed advantage. For example, in the .5 to 2(?), position I can 
>>>> tune down to get 455KC. I haven't checked all the positions but this 
>>>> seems to be correct (Happily). I am especially please with mine.
>>>>
>>>> I am making special note of your comments, though, and saving them 
>>>> for future reference.
>>>
>>> Mine goes down to about 445 kHz, and up to about 1100 MHz. My 
>>> understanding is that, while the specs are 500 kHz to 512 (or 1024) 
>>> MHz, the intent was to make the 8640B usable for aligning 455 kHz IF 
>>> strips. I don't mind it going higher than 1024 kHz, either.
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