[Test-Equipment] HP-141-T info needed

[cemilton at aol.com]

good day to the list.? I'm new here.? Just acquired an HP-141-T with the following modules:? 8555A RF section

8552B IF section and an 8556A LF section.? I have downloaded the manuals from BAMA and have started reading them.

The analyzer is in working condition, and all of the above modules seem to work fine.

I just acquired an 8553-L RF module and it appears it's not working.? It's not DEAD...........but I suspect the input has been compromised.? I can get a calibration trace with it and the UNCAL lamp appears to be doing its job as well.? But no other signals can be detected.? Either with a short antenna or a signal generator.? The input attenuator has no effect.

First, will the 8553-L work with the above listed sections?? I'm not knowledgeable of this analyzer and it's possible the 8553-L is not compatible.

Next, I have none of the extender boards and cables so servicing a module is pretty much out of the question.? Can someone refer me to a person who can service the 8553-L?

Finally, does anyone have a working 8553-B module for sale.? Or another 8553-L (if it's compatible).? I won't be using a tracking generator if that's of any help.

I restore Boatanchor receivers and transmitters, but readily admit I'm over my head with servicing the 141-T.

Any help or comments to the above would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

73 de W4MIL
Chuck