[Test-Equipment] RF spectrum analysis

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I agree too, but he will also need a TG. That will probably bring the total cost up

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Agree 100%.  There is no need to buy a Chinese toy, when you can get a good and high quality US made unit!

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> On Jan 19, 2014, at 7:50 PM, "Carl" <km1h at jeremy.mv.com> wrote:
> 
> Find a working HP-141T system, vintage but a decent SA for ham use. I used one on the workbench about 12 years and now its used for TX monitoring.
> They all need a bit of  TLC as caps dry out and take SS parts with them. Only the CRT is in the unobtainium category so be sure it is nice and bright. Its better than paying $3-4K for a newer HP prone to the same issues and has proprietary parts. The 141T is all discrete components, ie: transistors, diodes, cap, etc.
> 
> The only thing you will find somewhat reasonable for a VNA is one of the kits that work with a PC. Not cheap but less pizzas needed.
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Burns" 
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> 
>> Hello Ron,
>> 
>> ~ Maybe something like this will work for you 
>> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/PHSNA/info
>> This is a current project and pretty simple to build, still evolving 
>> but very functional right now.
>> 
>> That certainly looks like what I've had in mind. However my building 
>> experience is from all the way back in the 1950's, and programming is 
>> way over my pay grade! Do you mean I'm finally going to have to wrap 
>> my mind around a "flow of holes"?
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> 
>> Brian
>> 
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