[Test-Equipment] Opinions on HP-853A / HP-8557A Spectrum Analyzer

[Carl]

A good 141T system might be a better choice as plug in availability is high 
and Ive seen working ones with the .01-110MHz one included for as low as 
$250.


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From: "W8KZW" <w8kzw at arrl.net>
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Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 2:45 PM
Subject: [Test-Equipment] Opinions on HP-853A / HP-8557A Spectrum Analyzer


>I may have an opportunity to acquire an HP-853A Spectrum Analyzer with an
> HP-8557A plug-in ($400).
>
> This will be my first real run at a spectrum analyzer for the shack, and I
> am hopeful someone can provide some insight on this unit.
>
> I don't have a specific application in mind other than perhaps 1) checking
> IF passband response, mostly around 455 KHz, and 2) checking for spurious
> radiation from electronic devices around 145 Mhz with accurate dbm 
> readings.
>
> Here is my question:  Is this a good unit for my application?  Merits /
> flaws of the 853A?  Market value?
>
> I checked out the last five years of posts on the archives before asking
> here and saw nothing .... so forgive me if this has been previously 
> covered
> (where?).
>
> Thanks
> Jeff
> W8KZW
>
>
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