[Elecraft] OT: Test Equipment

[Phil & Debbie Salas]

Not sure what you plan on using it for, but you might just be happy with your antenna analyzer output.  Antenna analyzers I've looked at (MFJ-259B, AIM4170B, AA-200) have a pretty well regulated RF output level across their full range.  The MFJ-259B and AA-200 have 2Vp-p output levels, and the AIM-4170B has about a 20mVp-p output level.  The MFJ-259B drifts around a lot, and needs to be run from a fixed voltage external power supply for best frequency stability after warm-up.  The AIM4170B and AA-200 are synthesized and let you sweep as well.  The AIM4170B even lets you zero its accuracy to WWV.  Then all you need are some step- and/or fixed-attenuators to get the level to where you want it.  I'm sure that the phase noise isn't HP-quality, but you can do a lot of normal ham-stuff.  I use the high level outputs with an oscilloscope for filter work.

Phil - AD5X
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