I am currently reconfiguring my workshop and have two pieces of test equipment that may be of interest to Elecrafters.
The spectrum analyzer is an HP8568b 1.5 Ghz analyzer with the companion HP8444a Opt. 59 tracking generator. The analyzer was purchased from a calibration shop and was calibrated by them in October of 2006. This spectrum analyzer is a classic design and it, and its big brother 8566b (higher frequency range) ,are still in use in many professional shops. It has a bright and sharp display, is straightforward to use, and is in good shape cosmetically as well as electrically. The tracking generator was purchased separately from the analyzer (Opt. 59 models necessary for use with the 8568b are somewhat rare). It works well, but there are a few scratches on the front panel from trying to remove stickers. The price for the combo is $950 plus shipping. Local pick-up in Alameda, CA would be even better as the units are heavy. I have photocopied manuals for the spectrum analyzer. The signal generator is a Fluke 6080a/an which is good from 100 khz to 1024 Mhz. These are very nice, full function generators with am/fm/phase/pulse modulation, and can sweep in frequency and amplitude. Modulation depth and deviation are all controllable. I have digital copies of service and operation manuals for the Fluke. The Fluke has two issues. First, the plastic handles at the rear of the unit have broken off and the someone wrote on the top cover with a ball point pen. The second issue is that the electrofluorescent display is getting harder to read on one side because the elements that form the numerals don't turn completely off when they aren't needed. Because most settings are made by entering on a key board, this isn't a big issue, but I want to disclose it. Because of these issue, I am willing to sell the Fluke for $250 plus shipping, which is a very low price for a signal generator of this capability. The Fluke is built like a tank, so pick-up is also preferred. I can send photographs of either unit. If you are interested, email me off of the reflector. 73 Howard, W1WF K3/100 now K2/100 and KX1, before the K3 ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
