w6sfh wrote:
I worked for Hewlett-Packard at the factory where the HP 8443's were manufactured and I don't recall ever seeing anything but SMB and SMC connectors used for this type of application in those days.
I've already said this but nobody wants to believe it Bob. But great to get it confirmed from the source.
As for the interconnect cable from the tracking generator to the spectrum analyzer, it's not necessary to have the connector shell. If you can find the appropriate coax connector inserts (sorry, but I don't know the part numbers), they can be used without the shell,
The 8W8 shells are readily available, from Mouser, among others. Quite cheaply in fact. $3 or $4 from memory. The coax inserts are also available as are metal shrouds and the slide locks
73
Dan
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