[Test-Equipment] HP-8690

[David]

Dave Brown wrote:

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> ----- Original Message ----- From: "J. Forster" Subject: Re: 
> [Test-Equipment] HP-8690
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>> There is a 0 to 2 (?) GHz solid state PI available for the 8690
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> It actually sweeps 2-4 Ghz with a YIG and has an internal down 
> converter to output nominally 100MHz to 2GHz. Output is switchable to 
> either band.
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> Dave, ZL3FJ
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True, it's the HP-8699B Plug-in, I have got one here and I'm using it 
with the HP 8410 VNA (normally it's better with 8620 or 8350). It is the 
only solid state Plug-in for the 8690, all the others are based on BWO.

David, F1URI