[R-390] HP 8640B

[John Lawson]

On Wed, 6 Apr 2005, Cecil Acuff wrote:

> choked when he told me what it would cost.  Wanted $800.00.  That exceeds the 
> current market value of the generator.  Mine works fine and has been compared

   Since I have a couple of labs worth of gear to keep cal'ed and spiffy 
for the Gummint and the ISO9000 Inspektors - I know, all too well, your 
pain.

   However - it is possible that the cal lab might offer a "limited cal" or 
a "reference only" cal - I have this done to those instruments we use, but 
which are not directly in the audit-trail.  Much, much cheaper - 
especially for home-bench use. Then you know your machine ain't lying to 
you all that much, but you get to keep your cash for critical things - 
like more boatanchor radio toys!

   Ask 'em if they offer "verification only", "reference only", or 
"restricted use" services.  Might bring it in within capture distance of 
your budget.


  Just my 200 millidollar...


Cheers

John  KB6SCO