[time-nuts] HP 3048A Alternative to HP3561A?

[John Miles]

> Hello all - I have always wanted an HP 3048A system.  I have acquired a
> 11848A, but need an HP 3561A or equivalent.
> 
> Is there any substitute to the 3561A?

Nope.  It's the 3561A or nothing.

> Also, are their other spectrum analyzers that are acceptable other than the
> ones listed here?
> 
> http://www.geocities.jp/etm_llc/pub/HP3048A/3048A.html

No, it needs to be one of those.  The 3585A (or 3585B) is the best option but the others will work too.

You can get by without any RF spectrum analyzer at all, but the 3561A is mandatory.

-- john, KE5FX