[Test-Equipment] hp 3403C?

[John YAHOO]

> I picked up an hp 3403C true rms ac volt meter. I got it because it is
> supposed to work to a few hundred MHz.
>
> I was working on aligning an exciter (harris rf-1310) and was measuring
> a particular stage. The stage is supposed to be at +6dbm. I measured
> this with my 8568B spectrum analyzer and got it to +6dbm.
>
> Then for kicks, I connected my 3403C to see what was what (signal was at
> 1MHz output).  The unit read 1.2V. It seems its reading the peak-to-peak
> value and not RMS.
>
> Anyone know if there is a simple switch somewhere I've overlooked to put
> this into RMS mode? Or this just might be a junker unit



Could also try asking on the HP test equipment group.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hp_agilent_equipment/