"Bob Liesenfeld" wrote in message
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Hi gang,
I know there are several professional engineering types on the list,
so I thought I'd post this here. I teach at a technical college and it
is budget time. My boss asked me for a "wish list" and a vector network
analyzer came to mind. What I had in mind would be something we could
use to characterize small signal BJT and JFET circuits at say 3-30MHz.
VHF and UHF would be nice, but not required. I'd be looking for
something that could provide real and imaginary values, so as to be able
to develop s parameters for various circuits.
In order to qualify for consideration, the unit would have to be new,
and non-kit. I know HP and others make things like this. Any
recommendations?
BTW, I know something like this is going to run in the kilo or tens of
kilo buck range. Hey, it's their money and they asked.

Thanks for the input.

Bob WB0POQ


Have a look at Paul's VNBA at:
http://users.adelphia.net/~n2pk/

Accuracy is wonderful, software is elegant.
These are being kitted in the $200 range. Don't let the price mislead you-
this is a lab quality instrument.
No affiliation, just admiration.
Dale W4OP