[Test-Equipment] Sweep Generators

[Mike Manes]

I have an 8610A and find it great for both IF alignment and receiver testing
in that freq range.  It doesn't have a marker generator, but there is a 1 MHz
comb gen that can be switched in to create attenuation "blips" every 1 MHz,
and it also has a high-level before the attenuator that can drive a counter
which kind of eliminates the need for markers.
There are cheaper sweepers out there, though.
73 de Mike W5VSI

On 12/12/2009 15:16, Mark Donaldson wrote:
> If you can find an HP8601A sweeper I think you will find that it has an ideal frequency range for checking both the IF and the front end of boatanchors, I believe it covers from about 100KHz to 110MHz in 2 ranges, of course you get the excellent quality that comes with HP gear. The 8601A probably goes back to the 1970s so be careful what you buy, they may need work. There are probably more modern units out there I'm sure others will have suggestions.
>
> --- On Sat, 12/12/09, D Langston<danman777 at windstream.net>  wrote:
>
>
> From: D Langston<danman777 at windstream.net>
> Subject: [Test-Equipment] Sweep Generators
> To: "Discussion of Electronic Test Equipment"<test-equipment at mailman.qth.net>
> Date: Saturday, December 12, 2009, 5:07 PM
>
>
> I'm looking for a decent used sweep/marker generator to add to the bench for
> alignment of some boatanchor IF and filters using a scope.
>
> Any opinions on make/model or features to look for? Price is important-
>
> 73'
>
> Dan
> KO4RA
>
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