[Test-Equipment] RF spectrum analysis

[David DiGiacomo]

On Mon, Jan 20, 2014 at 10:42 AM,  <james.liles at comcast.net> wrote:
> There is a notion that the Asian test gear is somehow inferior or
> unreliable.  I have one Asian instrument that I use to do temperature
> compensation measurements and calculations for analog VFO work.  It is a
> capacity meter that will measure down to .001pf and not drift for hours.
> Just don't walk within 6 feet of the test setup because it will see you.  We
> use it to measure class 1 temperature compensating capacitors because they
> have a +-30ppm range.  Even an NPO or COG cap has a +-30ppm range.

Funny that you would mention a C meter, since most of HP's LCR meters
were designed by HP Japan.

> Show me a western instrument that is that precise ---- Yep for under
> $400.00.

Used Boonton 72, or Boonton 76 if you want to get fancy.