I just discovered the HP8530A exists and that it is a slight difference from the HP8510C
Anyone able to describe the difference?
Also anyone familiar with the HP83650 and the HP83640 are they interchangeable if you are willing to give up 10 ghz (20ghz?) or do the high bandwidth test sets have software that only allows the 83650 if I manage to find the 110 Ghz set for example? Or even the 8517B test set at 50 ghz?
How important is having a pulsed test set like 85110? I need two 8360L type sources for a pulsed setup correct? That is not cheap.
I just got my VNA cable and its 3.5mm m to f so I have 3.5mm (m) to 3.5mm(m) and will need to use a (f) to (f) adaptor. I purchased a HP bulkhead for $70.
With the Maury Microwave calibration odds and ends and the 26.5ghz bulkhead I think I am about ready to power up the system and start my guesses regarding calibration parameters.
I have been delaying to get the precision wrench and a autotransformer (I meant to say ferro-resonant power conditioning transformer) and UPS to try and reduce things that can destroy the system.
I picked up Labview Home for $50
http://store.digilentinc.com/labview-home-bundle/Its a legal copy for home use only but since the HP8510 has GPIB I figured there may be someone else out there interested in Labview for cheap.
Thanks for that advice you saved me $100 =)