David a free opinion and thats about what its worth. The 5342 counter was a good counter but very old now. I used to use the 5342s for satellite work and always wanted one for home. But given its age circa 1980 I believe, maybe it works or not at all frequencies. I would simply go with the 5352b because at least there is some chance to find parts if needed. As I say not a great answer. Regards Paul WB8TSL
On Fri, Nov 21, 2014 at 4:51 PM, Dr. David Kirkby (Kirkby Microwave Ltd) < drkir...@kirkbymicrowave.co.uk> wrote: > I am looking for a microwave frequency counter and won an auction for an 18 > GHz 5342A with the GPIB option today @ £200 (GBP). I have just paid for > that. > > I also have the chance to get a 5352B 40 GHz counter for £500. That has > GPIB as standard. > > In the short/medium term I don't see much use for a 40 GHz counter, but I > am giving consideration to buying the 40 GHz and selling the 18 GHz one. > > I would be interested to know if anyone has any opinions on the relative > merrits of the two counters. > > Neither of these counters have ovens, but stability is not a major issue > given they take a 10 MHz input. That said, foes anyone know if these take > fairly common 10811A ovens? There is a chance I would use it in places > where it would not practical to feed in 10 MHz. > > Dave > _______________________________________________ > 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.