Greetings, I use a Signal generator (Wavetek 3007 signal generator) and a Spectrum Analyzer Tektronix 7613 O scope with the 7L12 Spectrum Analyzer module) Tune them up just fine here with that.
All a tracking generator is in a Spectrum Analyzer for what you are using it for is a signal generator. 73 de Joe KB5VJY --- In [email protected], "w6nct" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I was recently told (by another ham) that I could ONLY tune up my 70cm > duplexer cavities using something called a "tracking generator". > Unfortunately I do not have one; and judging the prices I have seem > for things with that name on the web, I doubt that I can easily budget > to purchase one. > > For some reason, I thought that my father used to tune up resonant > cavities using a sweep generator, oscilloscope, and a frequency > counter; but I don't recall the exact setup he used. > > I inherited his Wavetek (Model #1080, 1GHz) sweep generator, > oscilloscope, and frequency counter. I also have access to an > IFR-1100 service monitor, if I need it (i.e., can be borrowed from a > friend). > > Can I tune up my 70cm duplexer cavities using the equipment I have? > > If so, could someone please indicate the test setup and procedure. > > Thank-you. >
