Thanks Dave, I actually have watched those videos. Bit drawn out like most of his videos..but still good. Too much detail is not always a bad thing.
As for the 3457A, if it works I plan on getting it calibrated by Agilent within the year. From what I understand it's about a $200 US investment. The meter was last calibrated in '98, so I'll be curious to see how accurate it is when I get it. Crossing my fingers that it works. The Fluke 8050A that I purchased for $25 and repaired is working a treat. Well within it's rated spec even after having the front end blown out of it. The best part about it is that the case is in excellent condition with hardly any signs of aging.
I should know on Thursday if all went well. I plan on purchasing some voltage references from the well known site as a basic test of the 3457A. I may even calibrate it based on those references if it's way out and later getting it NIST traceable calibrated.
Thanks,
Jeff
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On 12/29/2012 10:01 AM, David Kirkby wrote:
On 29 December 2012 03:39, Jeff Machesky <jeff@... <mailto:jeff%40codebest.com>> wrote:
So I have a 3457a on the way that passes the self tests. What are the
odds of it actually working when I get it?
I'd think pretty good. Anyway, this might interest you - a review of
the 3457A. Part 1 seems pretty good - I've not seen part 2, but I'm
going to take a look.
Dave
