[R-390] AN/URM-25s

Curt cptcurt at flash.net
Thu Mar 1 15:12:08 EST 2012


In the Army cal manual for the TM 1170 (Wavetek 3002) there is described 
a "test wand" used to validate the leakage level.  The attenuator goes 
down to -138dBm.

Curt



On 3/1/2012 3:05 PM, rbethman wrote:
> Folks,
>
> I'll add that some others along with myself, have experienced RF leakage
> on these Sig Gens.
>
> I am going to apply Scotch #24 [I just went and picked up my last boxed
> roll!], (Old number from back when I worked with high voltage production
> and distribution.), Shielding "tape".  It is tinned copper wire Braid.
>
> It comes in a roll 1" wide and 15ft long.
>
> I am either going to enclose the rubber gasket within it, OR I'll simply
> add it as a shield between the front panel and the case.
>
> This will result in a far better RF shield.
>
> Take this advice as you decide.  I've done this with Radios ever since I
> got licensed in 1980 whenever I felt that RF leakage may be an issue.
>
> Bob - N0DGN
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