[TenTec] Signal generator recommendations?

[joel hallas]

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:
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>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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