How about this. I'll ask Rick if he'll send me a demo unit, and I'll
compare it to my Eagle, using my VNA as the reference (Agilent E5070B).
--- Jeff
>
> First thing I would say is that if Rick is selling it, assume
> it works.
>
> I run an Eagle unit and would be glad to do comparison
> testing if someone would like. I have run a number of tests
> with the Eagle on various pieces of equipment and could
> repeat some of the same tests with the Amtronix unit.
>
> The Eagle unit came in a complete kit for the HP service
> monitor including cables, precision load and short and two
> attenuators.
> http://www.eagle-1st.com/kits.nsf/F221
> <http://www.eagle-1st.com/kits.nsf/F221> !OpenFrameSet
>
> My experience with the Eagle is also tied to the RFT-1000
> program / HP service monitor.
> http://aa9nv.r2i.net/HP8924C.htm <http://aa9nv.r2i.net/HP8924C.htm>
>
> The Eagle unit has performed flawlessly on the HP and the IFR
> service monitors even after traveling between DC and
> Wisconsin on many trips.
> Should buy Rick's unit and leave it up North. :)
>
> Travis
> AA9NV
>
> --- In [email protected]
> <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> , "Don
> Kupferschmidt" <dkupf...@...> wrote:
> >
> > It would be nice if *someone or many* on the list would be
> nice to respond to this. There were other discussions in the
> past about the RLB, but know one ever responded.
> >
> > I'm hoping that others looking on can gain an education.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Don, KD9PT
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Don Kupferschmidt
> > To: [email protected]
> <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 1:58 PM
> > Subject: Fw: [rfamplifiers] Return Loss Bridge Kit
> >
> >
> > Cross posted to rb list.
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Don Kupferschmidt
> > To: [email protected]
> <mailto:rfamplifiers%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 1:57 PM
> > Subject: Re: [rfamplifiers] Return Loss Bridge Kit
> >
> >
> > Jeff & Skipp,
> >
> > There's an EBAY auction right now selling Eagle RF return
> loss bridges for $489.00. Here's the link:
> >
> >
> http://cgi.ebay.com/EAGLE-RLB150X3-RETURN-LOSS-BRIDGE-5MHZ-130
0MHZ_W0QQitemZ380211935016QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBI_Analyzers?>
hash=item588665b728
> <http://cgi.ebay.com/EAGLE-RLB150X3-RETURN-LOSS-BRIDGE-5MHZ-13
00MHZ_W0QQitemZ380211935016QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBI_Analyzers?>
hash=item588665b728>
> >
> >
> > You know the old saying, "you get what you pay for." Just
> wondering how the Eagle brand stacks up against the one that
> Amtronix is selling.
> >
> > Also, are there other comparable units out there for less
> money? Maybe the list members will chime in with ideas.
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Don, KD9PT
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: skipp025
> > To: [email protected]
> <mailto:rfamplifiers%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 11:18 AM
> > Subject: [rfamplifiers] Return Loss Bridge Kit
> >
> >
> >
> > Group Member Jeff posted this at another location and the info
> > is well worth sharing here.
> >
> > Amtronix (a Test Equipment Repair Facility near Buffalo, NY)
> > is offering a kit form Return Loss Bridge.
> >
> > http://www.amtronix.com/rlb.htm <http://www.amtronix.com/rlb.htm>
> >
> > ... and you'll notice the source/reference article/web page.
> >
> >
> http://www.wetterlin.org/sam/Reflection/Bridge_BalunPlusBeads.
> pdf
> <http://www.wetterlin.org/sam/Reflection/Bridge_BalunPlusBeads.pdf>
> >
> > I think this is a pretty neat idea/kit.
> >
> > cheers,
> > skipp
> >
>
>
>
>
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