[Test-Equipment] RF Spectrum analysis

[Carl]

Could one of the 8620 or 8350 series sweepers be used with a 8410A?
I have most of the accessories but havent bothered with it since I can still 
get access to a late VNA.
It came from the MACOM cal lab storage shelf when they closed a facility 25 
years ago.

I particularly like the Smith chart display.

Carl
KM1H


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <LHurzon at aol.com>
To: <test-equipment at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 4:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Test-Equipment] RF Spectrum analysis


> 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
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