Re: HP 8664A signal generator repairability
Thanks for all the hints on power meters! Duly noted. As for the 8664, it passes all self tests. I also re-ran self cal now that the frequency reference is good and warm and everything seems to be
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Sean Turner
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Re: Understanding the 8753ES frequency loop
Thank you. I¡¯m still recovering from a real nasty flu/cold so everything is going really slowly here. I¡¯m hoping that what I find is helpful to others as I have heard from another group member of
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Peter Gottlieb
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#95232
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Re: Understanding the 8753ES frequency loop
New board should be to you tomorrow. Pete wa2odo
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Pete Manfre <pmanfre@...>
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#95231
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Re: Understanding the 8753ES frequency loop
Thank you. All this helps me piece together how the setup works. Right now I am collecting data and once it starts forming a coherent picture I will post it. The firmware plays a big part in this as
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Peter Gottlieb
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#95230
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Re: HP 3563A (3562A) A9 FFT
The 2nd FFT board arrived, sourced less than 1hr from here, and it is a good board.? All self tests passed.? The 3563A is working!?? On Tue, Mar 19, 2019 at 12:18 PM, morestainless via
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morestainless <lancelotburt@...>
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#95229
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Re: HP 8664A signal generator repairability
Seconded, I have gotten bit by the 2nd or 3rd harmonic even on a good meter. Bird is considered a 5 or 10% meter at best great for tuning bad for accuracy Regards, Stephen Hanselman Datagate Systems,
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Stephen Hanselman
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Re: Signal Generator Comparison Chart ?
I live in Ontario Canada and get heavy items shipped to the UPS Store in Ogdensburg NY, sometimes saving as much as $400 shipping! They charge $5 per package for 10 or 15 days, check. It used to be a
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peter bunge
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Re: 8970b
Thanks Tom, I will try it! Kevin
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kevin kearns <kkyahoo@...>
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Re: HP 8664A signal generator repairability
Dear All, "From: Bob Albert <mailto:bob91343@...?subject=Re:%20HP%208664A%20signal%20generator%20repairability> Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 17:28:34 PDT For a decent power meter you do NOT want a
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alwyn.seeds1
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Re: Signal Generator Comparison Chart ?
Right, I'm finding this out with the Wavetek Pacific Measurements 1038-NS20 and NS201.? I'm still wondering about an Operation and Maintenance Manual with schematics for
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jafinch78 .
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Re: Signal Generator Comparison Chart ?
G'Day, Yep - I hear ya. At least it can be road freight from the US to you, I'm on a bloody big island! I missed out on a 8673G for $800 just recently :( - I do like those units since they can drive
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Tim Tuck
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Re: 16900A ballpark pricing and info
Glen, Thanks for the previous two messages. Good progress: The machine boots right into XP without problems. Needed to work around passwords on the unit, but that was easy enough using chntpw.
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Keith Monahan
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#95222
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Re: HP5335A fan replacement
The fan on my HP5335A is 24V, so I guess the modification you mention has already been applied.
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Dan Nessett <dnessett@...>
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#95221
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Re: HP5335A fan replacement
Thanks Joe. I will look for another fan with better airflow characteristics. Of course, I could always go for a Papst fan with better noise characteristics.
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Dan Nessett <dnessett@...>
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Re: My $25 "In Poor Shape" 3468A has arrived
Jeff, That is the 0.1 Ohm wire wound current sensing resistor.? It looks kind of ratty because of the coating but that is normal.? The reddish-brown stuff I do not know -- could be oxidation from
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[email protected]
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#95219
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Re: Understanding the 8753ES frequency loop
Hi Peter, The main and FM coil signals pass through the A3 ALC board like this: The FM -? tap to the cavity oscillator is not part of the basic phase lock scheme, it's a spur avoidance fix. You don't
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pianovt
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#95218
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Re: Signal Generator Comparison Chart ?
I have also been in the market for a 26GHz SG for a while with no luck. Although I have to say the biggest issue for me has been the sellers not shipping to Canada. I came close to getting a 8673B for
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amirb
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#95217
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Re: 8970b
Use SP 1.3, since you have a more or less fixed IF frequency. Page 3-128 in the 8970S manual is pretty clear about that. Also be sure to use SP 3.0, which sets the IF frequency. Since you probably
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Tom Holmes
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#95216
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Re: HP 8664A signal generator repairability
Would you happen to have the bit of hardline coax that connects the front panel RF out to the inside? I'm worried that might have been damaged. Sean
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Sean Turner
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Re: HP 8664A signal generator repairability
Thanks as well...good stuff to start watching for. Sean
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Sean Turner
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