[TenTec] RF Signal Generators

[Mike Gorniak]

Al, it's possible to use any number of inexpensive signal generators for 
the application you mentioned. As you probably know, most of the 
inexpensive ones do not have calibrated attenuators, which limits their 
usefulness somewhat. MFJ sells the Model 762 Attenuator, which has a  
maximum attenuation of 81 db,  adjustable in 1db steps.  IMHO, it's a 
bargain at $69.95.

73, Mike NM7X
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>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: Al Gulseth<mailto:wb5jnc at gulseth.net> 
>   To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment<mailto:tentec at contesting.com> 
>   Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2006 5:46 PM
>   Subject: [TenTec] Signal generator recommendations?
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>
>   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?
>   -- 
>   TNX/73, Al
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