[Test-Equipment] RF Spectrum analysis

[LHurzon at aol.com]

Gentlemen;
 
I have been reading the 'threads' with respect to performing measurements  
using either a spectrum analyzer and/or network analyzer.
With respect to network analysis, between the frequency ranges of 100Khz  
thru 108 Mhz, you may want to consider an old HP vector network  analyzer 
model number HP 8407A.  This is the mainframe and when used in  conjunction 
with the Hp 8412a/B phase-magnitude display and the HP 8414a/b POLAR  display 
(Smith chart display) that plugs into the 8407a mainframe, one can  perform 
filter testing,tuned circuit alignment,antenna testing,VSWR, return loss  
etc. etc. In addition you will need an HP 8601 signal generator/sweep  
oscillator. Finally, you will need a power splitter for the same frequency  range 
and directional coupler; this is all available for under $450. If you want  to 
print/plot the output from the above devices in a chart format from EITHER  
the HP 8412a or HP 8414A polar display, then use an old HP 7034a or HP 
7035a X/Y  recorder.
The above two plug-in can also be used in the HP 8410A/B/C mainframe to  
perform similar measurements from 110 Mhz thru 18 Ghz if you desire to operate 
 in the VHF/UHF/microwave portion of the spectrum.
Larry
WA3EJL