[Boatanchors] HP 606 vs. 608

[rbethman]

Don,

Haven't bought a rig since 2003.

I don't invest more in either test gear or station.

I keep in mind it IS a hobby.  I'm only 58, and don't spend all my free 
time in THIS hobby.  I'm also an Amateur Astronomer.  I don't go nuts on 
that hobby either.

I simply pointed out where *I* sit in regard to signal generators ONLY.

Bob - N0DGN

Don Buska wrote:
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>
> Bottom line is many of us are willing to invest thousands in our 
> stations, but then only a couple hundred, if that much, in test gear.  
> Good modern RF generators can be had for well under $500 if you look for 
> them.  Sweeping audio generators for much less and good spectrum 
> analyzers for a bit more.  Also, another excellent signal generator is a 
> transceiver.  My older Icom IC-745 has a transverter output which simply 
> operates the rig minus the final amplifier.  The RF output control still 
> works so I can generate an RF signal from 1.5MHz through 30MHz at a 
> level up to 50mW.  I think IC-745's sell for around $300 these days.   A 
> good signal generator that can also make QSO's, hi.  Plenty of the 
> high-end solid-state function generators, with sweep, will go to 20MHz 
> and are great for IF alignment too.  Don't go to the surplus equipment 
> houses, keep your eyes open on eBay.
>
>   
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Bob - NØDGN