One thing I would get (and have gotten) is a GPSDO. They are relatively inexpensive (<$100) and will provide a reference for your Frequency Counter. This will enable accurate frequency measurement that the old 5345 (of which I have two) cannot do on it's own.
73, Dick, W1KSZ -----Original Message----- >From: John Foege <john.fo...@gmail.com> >Sent: Jan 21, 2010 1:35 PM >To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement <time-nuts@febo.com> >Subject: [time-nuts] Test Equipment > >I realize that this e-mail is somewhat off topic, however, I also >believe that I will get some of the best answers from the members of >this list: > >I have recently started to build an electronics lab, and am currently >trying to acquire test and general equipment for my little basement >workshop of horrors. So far, being on a limited budget, I have >acquired a Tek 2465A in good working order, a Fluke 1953A counter, and >my little gem (ok not quite so little) HP5345A with the 4-ghz freq >converter plugin w/ opt 11 & 12. > >I'd just like to ask everyone what they would be, if they were in my >shoes, attempting to acquire. Unforunately, however, I am just out of >engineering school and not working with much of a budget here. I'd >kill to have all the fancy gear some of you nuts have. > >I'd really love a DSO instead of the Tek 2465A I have. I'd kill for a >good spectrum analyzer or VNA etc. > >Any suggestions on what I should acquire and/or suggestions for >economical equipment that I should make that is a must have? I am a >good DIYer when it comes to building equipment, so often I attempt to >build that which I cannot afford. > >I appreciate everyone's' opinions in advance. Thank you. > >Sincerely, > >John Foege >KB1FSX >starving-engineer! > >_______________________________________________ >time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com >To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts >and follow the instructions there. _______________________________________________ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.