[Test-Equipment] Opinions on HP-8660C (D?)

[J. Forster]

The 8660 is a very good unit, when working. It can be serviced w/o needing
piles of unobtainable custom hybrids. However it is 10 pounds of stuff in
a 5 pound bag. You NEED the service kit to access almost anything.

FWIW,
-John

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> Good morning.
>
>         I need to get a lab quality signal generator for use in my
> shop.  My objective would be to be able to make repeatable, useful
> measurements of receiver performance (MDS, IM, selectivity, both AM
> and FM), rf circuit parameters, filter characteristics and so on.
>
>          One system I've been considering focusing on is the HP 8660C
> with appropriate plug ins.  I've also seen reference to an HP 8660D.
> It would seem to offer the accuracy I need, and I would run it from a
> GPS disciplined source. I have the HP data sheet outlining the plug
> ins available, necessary options given a particular plug in and specs.
>
>           I'd be happy to hear your comments and advice on the 8660C
> (as well as how the 8660D relates) .  Please feel free to suggest
> other pieces of equipment that would meet my needs.  Basic
> requirements would be at least a 1.3 ghz top end, calibrated output,
> AM/FM modulation and ability to run from an external 10 mhz clock.
>
>          Thanks in advance for your input.
>
>                Dennis
>
> --
> Dennis L. Wade
> KG6ZI
> Carmichael, CA
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