[time-nuts] OT: HP 8590A

[Rick Karlquist]

This is a low performance "economy" model.  It will be OK
for non-critical work.  Regarding failures:  it will be
difficult to get this repaired if it breaks.

Rick
N6RK


Joseph Gray wrote:
> Since the list members are familiar with lots of test equipment, I'd
> like to ask what the folks here think about the HP 8590A Spectrum
> Analyzer. Is this model ok? Are there any particular failures I should
> be aware of in this 20+ year old equipment?
>
> I have a chance to buy one locally. The only option is has is GPIB. I
> took a preliminary look at it and it passes the simple test/cal
> procedure from chapter 1 of the Ops manual. This model only goes to
> 1.5GHz, but would still be useful for Amateur use. I do wish it would
> go up to 3GHz, however. I have never owned a spec an, but am somewhat
> familiar with their usage.
>
> Thanks for the input.
>
> Joe
> KA5ZEC
>
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