[Test-Equipment] RF Spectrum analysis

[Carl]

Thanks Larry, that gives me a reason to make this work ...if I ever get the 
spare time. I have a 8620C and 8350B, both with lots of plug ins and the 
adaptor.

Carl


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From: <LHurzon at aol.com>
To: <test-equipment at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 8:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Test-Equipment] RF Spectrum analysis


> Carl;
>
> Yes: both the HP 8620a/b/c or Hp 8350A/B can be used with the Hp 8410A/B/C
> system.
>
> See HP Application note 221 or HP appl note 117-1 for a full  description.
>
> Larry
>
>
> In a message dated 1/20/2014 8:14:56 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> km1h at jeremy.mv.com writes:
>
> 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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