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Electronics => Beginners => Topic started by: turkalp.kucur on December 07, 2024, 03:43:08 pm

Title: Looking for probe for HP 436A
Post by: turkalp.kucur on December 07, 2024, 03:43:08 pm

Hello I have bought a hp 436a power meter. I could not get its probe. I searched internet unfortunately I could not find suitable probe for it. Is there any aliexpress or temu link for it? (I reside in turkey therefore I could not do shopping via ebay... )

Title: Re: hello 2
Post by: xrunner on December 07, 2024, 04:38:21 pm

I have one of those. They are old now and you will have to get a probe from the used marketplace, and they aren't cheap. Good luck.

Title: Re: hello 2
Post by: stretchyman on December 07, 2024, 05:06:21 pm

I've got a spare 8481A and a E9323A but neither are cheap Im afraid. No cables either.

Please PM me.

J.

Title: Re: hello 2
Post by: turkalp.kucur on December 08, 2024, 10:14:01 am

Looks like I have to make my own probe. I would like to take a look at how to build my own probe videos. thanks.

Title: Re: hello 2
Post by: janoc on December 08, 2024, 01:34:29 pm

A tip - if you want more people to look at your post, put the summary of your question/problem in the subject instead of "Hello 2". Something like "Looking for probe for HP 436A".

Most people don't read every post on the forum and only skim the subject lines to read things that look interesting. So with a meaningless subject you have lost probably 80% of readers before you have even got a chance to explain what you are after.

Title: Re: hello 2
Post by: stretchyman on December 08, 2024, 07:37:32 pm

Normally referred to as a power HEAD not probe amd good luck building one as they're ridiculously complex.

Just save your pennies and buy one.