[time-nuts] Selecting a used HP sweep/frequency generator

[Magnus Danielson]

On 04/15/2011 06:46 AM, bownes wrote:
> Thanks for the input folks. Based on what you all have said, my needs and the availability from a list member, I'm going to go with a 3325.
>
> I spent some time reading the manual this evening, which states that the 3325 will output up to 20,999,999.99 hz on the front connector and up to about 60Mhz on the aux rear connector. That might just be a very useful feature.
>
> As a side note, the need here is for a sweeper that can be used in conjunction with a network analyzer at the lower frequencies. The function generation of things other than sine is just a bonus.

Take care in study the difference between the 3325A and 3325B. The extra 
modulation source may be what you want. I have a 3325B and is happy 
about it. However, the more modern 33250A has one user interface benefit 
of a knob to turn rather than pushing buttons. Ah well.

Cheers,
Magnus