On 02/27/2013 01:09 PM, Paul Berger wrote:
I am considering getting a counter with better resolution than my 5316A, and have been looking at 5335A, they seem to be quite capable and fit my budget, but I have some questions about options.
Have you considered the 5334A? It has the same spec for resolution, 9 digits/sec, but does not come with the noisy fan that the 5335A has. It is also smaller: 2U vs 3U height.
The 5335A does have some advantages over the 5334A: Higher upper frequency limit (200 MHz vs. 100MHz) and more statistics capabilities (which I have not yet learned how to use).
They both have scale and offset capability.
1. How useful is the option 020 DC voltmeter? Does it offer good resolution?
I have the option, but never even think of using it. The common HP3478A DMM is faster and has better resolution. If I did not have a DMM, then it could be useful.
2. Is the option 040 a desirable feature? Will it improve the performance of the counter? or would I be better off getting one with the OXCO feature?
I do not have GPIB capability, so can not say how useful 040 is. The channel C option (030) which extends the range to 1.3 GHz is useful if you have any radios for bands above 2m.
Gary
I also looked at a 5370A that was in my price range however the seller would only ship by UPS and the cost of shipping was as much as the 5370A even before UPS skins me for bringing it across the border, all the other 5370s where out of reach.
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