开云体育

I'm guessing your running this thing in native mode but if you had it
hooked up to the GPIB , then a simple routine could be written to set
the new defaults on start-up. Actually thinking about your request in
more detail the routine could be used to "capture" the current settings
and store them ..then you just run the recall routine on start-up next
time. The more I think about this GPIB is the answer, not to mention
other perks like data retention etc.

Dave
NR1DX

On 3/16/2013 1:45 PM, David Kirkby wrote:

On 16 March 2013 03:21, k8kwh <khoehn@...

<mailto:khoehn%40westshorefire.com>

<mailto:khoehn%40westshorefire.com>> wrote:

Hi,

Is there a fairly simple keyboard command that will set up the 8920B

to 'hold' the last instrument settings for recall when the unit is
next powered up?

I don't know about this instrument, but on my 8720D VNA, if a
calibration state is saved with the name "UPRESET" then it will power
up with that setup. It's a long shot, but you could try naming the
setup you want UPRESET

Dave, G8WRB

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Max,

I grew up on Heathkit and built a few kits before they went under the first time. I recall building a HW101 HF transceiver, 20 MHz scope, HW2016 2-meter transceiver (my first fully synthesized rig), and a morse code keyer (u-matic). There was also the digital weather station and a digital clock for the ham shack. My dad also built a few Heathkits pieces of test gear i the 50's and 60's. It was all good inexpensive stuff that worked reasonably well.

The first time I used a Hewlett Packard frequency counter as an Electronic Technician back in the 1970's, I fell in love. I also appreciated the Fluke digital voltmeters and Tek scopes. But mostly, I dreamed one day of owning the Rolls Royce of test equipment.

Well, today, it is used and older technology, but it still has the wonderful quality that HP built into most every piece of equipment they engineered and constructed.

Best of luuck with the upgrades. I hope to join you in retiremnent in a few years!

Regards,

Joe
--- In hp_agilent_equipment@... <mailto:hp_agilent_equipment%40yahoogroups.com>, "Max Robinson" <max@...> wrote:

Thank you Joe. I'll give it some thought. I do have a well equipped lab
but my frequency counter is a Heathkit. I'm retired so I have lots

of time

and experience. As the price of HP gear has come down I am in the

process

of replacing my Heathkit gear with HP.

Regards.

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----- Original Message -----
From: <jcline01@...>
To: <hp_agilent_equipment@...

<mailto:hp_agilent_equipment%40yahoogroups.com>>

Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2013 5:51 AM
Subject: [hp_agilent_equipment] Re: counter

Hi Max,

I have refurbished many of the 5335A, and several 5334A/B models

over the

past several years. There is good news and bad news on how repairable
these models may be. The bad news is that these are getting fairly

long in

the tooth, and some parts are reaching the "unobtainium" stage.

The good

news is that there are many of these counters still on the market,

and if

one shops well, one may find a good "donor" or two to fix the

first unit

for not too much money. This method is actually how I got started
refurbishing HP gear. I bought a 5335A Counter for my setup, and

the odds

were against me in that it did not work. The needed parts were not
available through normal suppliers such as Mouser. So, I boughts

another

unit, and it worked! It took two or three more units to find one

that did

not work, so that I could make it a donor unit. By that time, I had a
pretty good inventory of spare parts accummulated...

My experience is that only about 10% of the 5335A counters work

out of the

box. The most common trouble has been the A3/A12 boards with bad

Schmitt

amplifer ICs and signal relays. You need to be able to work on densly
populated circuit boards to repair these. Another common problem

has been

the power supply switching relays overheating on the older models.

Later

designs cured this by changing from a 120 VAC fan to a 24 VDC fan

along

with diode protection from the inductive load switching. I can go

on for

many pages about other issues I have found in the 5335A models and
repaired, but will spare you and the group. I you want more

information,

please contact me offline.

The 5334A models have their share of issues, but because of

simplicity and

somewhat newer design, the only real issues have been the signal

relays on

the main board becoming stuck in one position or the other. This

is easy

to fix with a soldering/desoldering station and parts that are

currently

available from Mouser.

Now the real issue is that you need some basic test equipment in

order to

align these counters once you get them working. When there are no
defective parts, they work pretty well, but severe alignment

problems will

stop them, and you need to be able to align your counter to ensure

that

your measurements are accurate. For that, you will need a two channel
oscilloscope, signal generators, such as a 3325A/B for the low
frequencies, 8657A or similar for the high frequencies, pulse

generator

(8082A), and a good frequency reference, such as Rhubidium

Oscillator or

GPSDO (Z3801A or Thunderbolt). You may need some additional gear for
Channel C such as a 8657B (1300 Mhz), a power meter/sensor, and a

50 ohm

splitter.

These are great counters and do a remarkable job, especially

considering

their age. I truly enjoy working on them and refurbishing for

others to

enjoy. Choose a reliable seller - many of the "Top Sellers" will

send you

garbage and will not pack the equipment properly, but that is a whole
separate topic. Best of luck with your decision.

Regards,

Joe, KN5U

--- In hp_agilent_equipment@...

<mailto:hp_agilent_equipment%40yahoogroups.com>, "Max Robinson" <max@>

wrote:

If one gets one of these and it doesn't work, how repairable is it?

Regards.

Max. K 4 O DS.

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Gottlieb" <hpnpilot@>
To: <hp_agilent_equipment@...

<mailto:hp_agilent_equipment%40yahoogroups.com>>

Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 9:54 PM
Subject: Re: [hp_agilent_equipment] Re: counter

The 5334 and 5335 also have reciprocal counting, so keep an eye

out for

all of
them. Last 5334B I got I paid $40 and it was mint. It didn't

have the

good
timebase oscillator but I use a rubidium distributed around so

didn't

need
it.

These prices are insane for what you get.


On 3/15/2013 6:06 AM, adrian_microwave wrote:

Paul,

if you want to measure low frequencies with high resolution,

you will

definitely want a counter with reciprocal counting. Otherwise

you're

waiting
for ages, especially with audio signals.

The 5315A (w/o HPIB) and 5316A/B (w/HPIB) are the best bang

for the

buck,
IMO.
They are powerful tools, small, come without a noisy fan and

can be

had
for
stunning little money if you are a little patient.

Adrian

--- In hp_agilent_equipment@...

<mailto:hp_agilent_equipment%40yahoogroups.com>

<mailto:hp_agilent_equipment%40yahoogroups.com>, "Paul Kraemer"
<elespe@>
wrote:

I am beginning to shop for a better frequency counter for my

test

bench

I don't need uhf or even vhf but I do want something HP that

I can

rely
on
10mhz and below

Something basically simple but not a toy. I have a couple of

those

already.

Compact size and latest gee whiz item is not so important as

budget,

reliability, serviceability. OK, I'd like cheap if that is

possible.

I
don't
mind fixing ebay finds if it isn't going to be impossible to

get it

calibrated.

So many models I thought I'd start here

Thank-you

Paul K0UYA

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Thank you Joe. I'll give it some thought. I do have a well equipped lab
but my frequency counter is a Heathkit. I'm retired so I have lots of time
and experience. As the price of HP gear has come down I am in the process
of replacing my Heathkit gear with HP.

Regards.

Max. K 4 O DS.

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----- Original Message -----
From: <jcline01@...>
To: <hp_agilent_equipment@...>
Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2013 5:51 AM
Subject: [hp_agilent_equipment] Re: counter

Hi Max,

I have refurbished many of the 5335A, and several 5334A/B models over the
past several years. There is good news and bad news on how repairable
these models may be. The bad news is that these are getting fairly long in
the tooth, and some parts are reaching the "unobtainium" stage. The good
news is that there are many of these counters still on the market, and if
one shops well, one may find a good "donor" or two to fix the first unit
for not too much money. This method is actually how I got started
refurbishing HP gear. I bought a 5335A Counter for my setup, and the odds
were against me in that it did not work. The needed parts were not
available through normal suppliers such as Mouser. So, I boughts another
unit, and it worked! It took two or three more units to find one that did
not work, so that I could make it a donor unit. By that time, I had a
pretty good inventory of spare parts accummulated...

My experience is that only about 10% of the 5335A counters work out of the
box. The most common trouble has been the A3/A12 boards with bad Schmitt
amplifer ICs and signal relays. You need to be able to work on densly
populated circuit boards to repair these. Another common problem has been
the power supply switching relays overheating on the older models. Later
designs cured this by changing from a 120 VAC fan to a 24 VDC fan along
with diode protection from the inductive load switching. I can go on for
many pages about other issues I have found in the 5335A models and
repaired, but will spare you and the group. I you want more information,
please contact me offline.

The 5334A models have their share of issues, but because of simplicity and
somewhat newer design, the only real issues have been the signal relays on
the main board becoming stuck in one position or the other. This is easy
to fix with a soldering/desoldering station and parts that are currently
available from Mouser.

Now the real issue is that you need some basic test equipment in order to
align these counters once you get them working. When there are no
defective parts, they work pretty well, but severe alignment problems will
stop them, and you need to be able to align your counter to ensure that
your measurements are accurate. For that, you will need a two channel
oscilloscope, signal generators, such as a 3325A/B for the low
frequencies, 8657A or similar for the high frequencies, pulse generator
(8082A), and a good frequency reference, such as Rhubidium Oscillator or
GPSDO (Z3801A or Thunderbolt). You may need some additional gear for
Channel C such as a 8657B (1300 Mhz), a power meter/sensor, and a 50 ohm
splitter.

These are great counters and do a remarkable job, especially considering
their age. I truly enjoy working on them and refurbishing for others to
enjoy. Choose a reliable seller - many of the "Top Sellers" will send you
garbage and will not pack the equipment properly, but that is a whole
separate topic. Best of luck with your decision.

Regards,

Joe, KN5U

--- In hp_agilent_equipment@..., "Max Robinson" <max@>
wrote:

If one gets one of these and it doesn't work, how repairable is it?

Regards.

Max. K 4 O DS.

Email: max@

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Gottlieb" <hpnpilot@>
To: <hp_agilent_equipment@...>
Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 9:54 PM
Subject: Re: [hp_agilent_equipment] Re: counter

The 5334 and 5335 also have reciprocal counting, so keep an eye out for
all of
them. Last 5334B I got I paid $40 and it was mint. It didn't have the
good
timebase oscillator but I use a rubidium distributed around so didn't
need
it.

These prices are insane for what you get.


On 3/15/2013 6:06 AM, adrian_microwave wrote:

Paul,

if you want to measure low frequencies with high resolution, you will
definitely want a counter with reciprocal counting. Otherwise you're
waiting
for ages, especially with audio signals.

The 5315A (w/o HPIB) and 5316A/B (w/HPIB) are the best bang for the
buck,
IMO.
They are powerful tools, small, come without a noisy fan and can be
had
for
stunning little money if you are a little patient.

Adrian

--- In hp_agilent_equipment@...
<mailto:hp_agilent_equipment%40yahoogroups.com>, "Paul Kraemer"
<elespe@>
wrote:

I am beginning to shop for a better frequency counter for my test
bench

I don't need uhf or even vhf but I do want something HP that I can
rely
on
10mhz and below

Something basically simple but not a toy. I have a couple of those
already.

Compact size and latest gee whiz item is not so important as budget,
reliability, serviceability. OK, I'd like cheap if that is possible.
I
don't
mind fixing ebay finds if it isn't going to be impossible to get it
calibrated.

So many models I thought I'd start here

Thank-you

Paul K0UYA

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Hi Max,

I have refurbished many of the 5335A, and several 5334A/B models over the past several years. There is good news and bad news on how repairable these models may be. The bad news is that these are getting fairly long in the tooth, and some parts are reaching the "unobtainium" stage. The good news is that there are many of these counters still on the market, and if one shops well, one may find a good "donor" or two to fix the first unit for not too much money. This method is actually how I got started refurbishing HP gear. I bought a 5335A Counter for my setup, and the odds were against me in that it did not work. The needed parts were not available through normal suppliers such as Mouser. So, I boughts another unit, and it worked! It took two or three more units to find one that did not work, so that I could make it a donor unit. By that time, I had a pretty good inventory of spare parts accummulated...

My experience is that only about 10% of the 5335A counters work out of the box. The most common trouble has been the A3/A12 boards with bad Schmitt amplifer ICs and signal relays. You need to be able to work on densly populated circuit boards to repair these. Another common problem has been the power supply switching relays overheating on the older models. Later designs cured this by changing from a 120 VAC fan to a 24 VDC fan along with diode protection from the inductive load switching. I can go on for many pages about other issues I have found in the 5335A models and repaired, but will spare you and the group. I you want more information, please contact me offline.

The 5334A models have their share of issues, but because of simplicity and somewhat newer design, the only real issues have been the signal relays on the main board becoming stuck in one position or the other. This is easy to fix with a soldering/desoldering station and parts that are currently available from Mouser.

Now the real issue is that you need some basic test equipment in order to align these counters once you get them working. When there are no defective parts, they work pretty well, but severe alignment problems will stop them, and you need to be able to align your counter to ensure that your measurements are accurate. For that, you will need a two channel oscilloscope, signal generators, such as a 3325A/B for the low frequencies, 8657A or similar for the high frequencies, pulse generator (8082A), and a good frequency reference, such as Rhubidium Oscillator or GPSDO (Z3801A or Thunderbolt). You may need some additional gear for Channel C such as a 8657B (1300 Mhz), a power meter/sensor, and a 50 ohm splitter.

These are great counters and do a remarkable job, especially considering their age. I truly enjoy working on them and refurbishing for others to enjoy. Choose a reliable seller - many of the "Top Sellers" will send you garbage and will not pack the equipment properly, but that is a whole separate topic. Best of luck with your decision.

Regards,

Joe, KN5U

--- In hp_agilent_equipment@..., "Max Robinson" <max@...> wrote:

If one gets one of these and it doesn't work, how repairable is it?

Regards.

Max. K 4 O DS.

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Gottlieb" <hpnpilot@...>
To: <hp_agilent_equipment@...>
Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 9:54 PM
Subject: Re: [hp_agilent_equipment] Re: counter

The 5334 and 5335 also have reciprocal counting, so keep an eye out for
all of
them. Last 5334B I got I paid $40 and it was mint. It didn't have the good
timebase oscillator but I use a rubidium distributed around so didn't need
it.

These prices are insane for what you get.


On 3/15/2013 6:06 AM, adrian_microwave wrote:

Paul,

if you want to measure low frequencies with high resolution, you will
definitely want a counter with reciprocal counting. Otherwise you're
waiting
for ages, especially with audio signals.

The 5315A (w/o HPIB) and 5316A/B (w/HPIB) are the best bang for the buck,
IMO.
They are powerful tools, small, come without a noisy fan and can be had
for
stunning little money if you are a little patient.

Adrian

--- In hp_agilent_equipment@...
<mailto:hp_agilent_equipment%40yahoogroups.com>, "Paul Kraemer"
<elespe@>
wrote:

I am beginning to shop for a better frequency counter for my test bench

I don't need uhf or even vhf but I do want something HP that I can rely
on
10mhz and below

Something basically simple but not a toy. I have a couple of those
already.

Compact size and latest gee whiz item is not so important as budget,
reliability, serviceability. OK, I'd like cheap if that is possible. I
don't
mind fixing ebay finds if it isn't going to be impossible to get it
calibrated.

So many models I thought I'd start here

Thank-you

Paul K0UYA

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On 16 March 2013 03:21, k8kwh <khoehn@...
<mailto:khoehn%40westshorefire.com>> wrote:

Hi,

Is there a fairly simple keyboard command that will set up the 8920B

to 'hold' the last instrument settings for recall when the unit is
next powered up?

I don't know about this instrument, but on my 8720D VNA, if a
calibration state is saved with the name "UPRESET" then it will power
up with that setup. It's a long shot, but you could try naming the
setup you want UPRESET

Dave, G8WRB

If one gets one of these and it doesn't work, how repairable is it?

Regards.

Max. K 4 O DS.

Email: max@...

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Gottlieb" <hpnpilot@...>
To: <hp_agilent_equipment@...>
Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 9:54 PM
Subject: Re: [hp_agilent_equipment] Re: counter

The 5334 and 5335 also have reciprocal counting, so keep an eye out for
all of
them. Last 5334B I got I paid $40 and it was mint. It didn't have the good
timebase oscillator but I use a rubidium distributed around so didn't need
it.

These prices are insane for what you get.


On 3/15/2013 6:06 AM, adrian_microwave wrote:

Paul,

if you want to measure low frequencies with high resolution, you will
definitely want a counter with reciprocal counting. Otherwise you're
waiting
for ages, especially with audio signals.

The 5315A (w/o HPIB) and 5316A/B (w/HPIB) are the best bang for the buck,
IMO.
They are powerful tools, small, come without a noisy fan and can be had
for
stunning little money if you are a little patient.

Adrian

--- In hp_agilent_equipment@...
<mailto:hp_agilent_equipment%40yahoogroups.com>, "Paul Kraemer"
<elespe@>
wrote:

I am beginning to shop for a better frequency counter for my test bench

I don't need uhf or even vhf but I do want something HP that I can rely
on
10mhz and below

Something basically simple but not a toy. I have a couple of those
already.

Compact size and latest gee whiz item is not so important as budget,
reliability, serviceability. OK, I'd like cheap if that is possible. I
don't
mind fixing ebay finds if it isn't going to be impossible to get it
calibrated.

So many models I thought I'd start here

Thank-you

Paul K0UYA

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The 5334 and 5335 also have reciprocal counting, so keep an eye out for all of
them. Last 5334B I got I paid $40 and it was mint. It didn't have the good
timebase oscillator but I use a rubidium distributed around so didn't need it.

These prices are insane for what you get.


On 3/15/2013 6:06 AM, adrian_microwave wrote:

Paul,

if you want to measure low frequencies with high resolution, you will
definitely want a counter with reciprocal counting. Otherwise you're waiting
for ages, especially with audio signals.

The 5315A (w/o HPIB) and 5316A/B (w/HPIB) are the best bang for the buck, IMO.
They are powerful tools, small, come without a noisy fan and can be had for
stunning little money if you are a little patient.

Adrian

--- In hp_agilent_equipment@...
<mailto:hp_agilent_equipment%40yahoogroups.com>, "Paul Kraemer" <elespe@...>
wrote:

I am beginning to shop for a better frequency counter for my test bench

I don't need uhf or even vhf but I do want something HP that I can rely on
10mhz and below

Something basically simple but not a toy. I have a couple of those already.

Compact size and latest gee whiz item is not so important as budget,
reliability, serviceability. OK, I'd like cheap if that is possible. I don't
mind fixing ebay finds if it isn't going to be impossible to get it
calibrated.

So many models I thought I'd start here

Thank-you

Paul K0UYA

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Paul,

if you want to measure low frequencies with high resolution, you will definitely want a counter with reciprocal counting. Otherwise you're waiting for ages, especially with audio signals.

The 5315A (w/o HPIB) and 5316A/B (w/HPIB) are the best bang for the buck, IMO. They are powerful tools, small, come without a noisy fan and can be had for stunning little money if you are a little patient.

Adrian

--- In hp_agilent_equipment@... <mailto:hp_agilent_equipment%40yahoogroups.com>, "Paul Kraemer" <elespe@...> wrote:

I am beginning to shop for a better frequency counter for my test bench

I don't need uhf or even vhf but I do want something HP that I can rely on
10mhz and below

Something basically simple but not a toy. I have a couple of those already.

Compact size and latest gee whiz item is not so important as budget,
reliability, serviceability. OK, I'd like cheap if that is possible. I don't
mind fixing ebay finds if it isn't going to be impossible to get it
calibrated.

So many models I thought I'd start here

Thank-you

Paul K0UYA

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I just bought an EIP 575B which will do 20 GHz with 1 Hz resolution. It
also has a source locking feature to steer an oscillator to phase lock it
(like a sweeper). Picked it up for $200 on ebay last night. I really like
the EIP counters (also have a 548 which goes to 26 GHz)

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Might want to take a look at the HP 5315A and B and the 5316A and B.

I like the 5334B as well. Might want to download the manuals from the HP
website (Agilent) and look at the various options and features.

Patience will result in a good price.

Good luck.

Joe

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Subject: [hp_agilent_equipment] counter

I am beginning to shop for a better frequency counter for my test bench

I don't need uhf or even vhf but I do want something HP that I can rely on
10mhz and below

Something basically simple but not a toy. I have a couple of those
already.

Compact size and latest gee whiz item is not so important as budget,
reliability, serviceability. OK, I'd like cheap if that is possible. I
don't
mind fixing ebay finds if it isn't going to be impossible to get it
calibrated.

So many models I thought I'd start here

Thank-you

Paul K0UYA

------------------------------------

Yahoo! Groups Links

I am beginning to shop for a better frequency counter for my test bench

I don't need uhf or even vhf but I do want something HP that I can rely on
10mhz and below

Something basically simple but not a toy. I have a couple of those already.

Compact size and latest gee whiz item is not so important as budget,
reliability, serviceability. OK, I'd like cheap if that is possible. I don't
mind fixing ebay finds if it isn't going to be impossible to get it
calibrated.

So many models I thought I'd start here

Thank-you

Paul K0UYA