The SA with a TG is a massively useful tool for RF work.? The only thing better and more costly would be VNA as they can give you phase and amplitude or R+Jx.? ?Even then you can fake it with the TG with the right jigs, its just more time consuming.
Not sure depending on the code being used, but whatever it takes to get the LO to exactly 45mhz.
Sweeping with the SA is easier and can be more informative.? ?
Yes, the next few weeks will be: Getting garden ready Getting ready for the ARRL VHF/UHF contest. Getting set for Field Day ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? and mowing the lawn.