Al,
While a solid variable signal generator is a great asset, I have a
URM-25, but it isn't exactly trouble free or "small footprint", I also
have an Elecraft XG-1 "S-meter calibrator. It puts out an S-9 signal and
a 1 uV signal on a crystal frequency with remarkable accuracy for $39.
They also have an XG-2 that puts out a calibrated signal on multiple
bands. See http://www.elecraft.com/.
The combination of one of these and a less than stellar signal generator
will go a long way towards where you're headed, I would expect.
73 & GL, Joel
Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR
Al Gulseth wrote:
>Needing more advice here:
>
>I'm thinking strongly that I need to pick up a signal generator since I seem
>to be quite frequently dealing with minor issues on my "collection" of old
>PTO based rigs. What would be a step up from the old Eico/Heath etc. type
>offerings that would [hopefully] be inexpensive and have a relatively small
>footprint? I'd like to have a calibrated attenuator if possible but beyond
>that, as long as it covers the HF range and is reasonably stable I'm not
>picky (analog is fine, doesn't have to be synthesized). Also, I'd prefer
>solid state if possible. Maybe something of the older HP etc. offerings like
>the HP 8601 without the sweep function?
>
>
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