Re: HP 8566A / B differences
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Dear John,
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? I was particularly interested in this question since I've been shopping for an HP 8566B for some time now.? I came to the conclusion that I simply cannot justify the expense of this fine spectrum analyzer for my non-profit ham and experimentation? use.? I did however, find an excellent buy on an HP 8566A which I just received yesterday.? It is was certified with a NIST cal prior to sending, so I have reason to believe it to be in fine working condition. ?? I had accumulated manuals for the HP 8566B, and verification software on both 3.5" and? 5.5" floppies? (if you have the HP computer interface to use them - I can copy the 3.5" for you).? I've been working through the "getting familiar with.." sections of the manual for my "new" unit and am totally amazed with the ease of use of this fine piece of intstumentation. ??? Now, coming around to MY interest is your question.. I'd like to know what, if any, differences are there between these two machines besides some expanded HP-IB commands?? I know that around 1984 or so there was a newer CRT used in both units (was there was there a production overlap?) and I know that there was an A => B Mod Kit that included a new board which replaced an older board that had to be removed.? Other than that it appears that the basic machine functions and specs was the same.? Are you able to comment on this? ?? Is there any way I can help you?? I know NOTHING about HP-IB other than a little I've read. 73, Mike DiGirolamo, W4XN Charlottesville, VA 22901 ------------------------------- At 08:20 PM 07/20/2004, you wrote: ? |
Mike D.