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Signal Generator Help
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Quote:Hi Captain, one problem with connecting a frequency counter to the RF output is that the counter needs a certain signal strength level to operate properly. So when you turn down the output with the 3 position step control or the RF output control, the signal level can drop below the strength needed for the counter. That’s why I altered my SG-8 as in post #14. I repurposed the AF input jack, as I have no need for an audio input to my generator, and wired it through a DC blocking cap to the input to the attenuator, thus insuring full strength to my counter regardless of what the attenuators are set to. Something you might want to consider. Your generator looks pristine, good catch!


Maybe you could draw out a diagram and a parts list for me so I know what to wire where and what value of capacitor to use to do the conversion. I already have the test leads on order and the BNC jacks on order I just need to see what goes where so I can make the same modification to mine.
Also as far as the RF Output goes, All I would need the frequency counter for would be to dial in the IF frequency or the Dial Alignment stations, which I would just boost the RF output just enough for that and then just disconnect it when its not needed, problem solved.

I will also be getting the old Radio City Products Signal Generator today as well so I can also see what I could do with that one as well.


Messages In This Thread
Signal Generator Help - by captainclock1988 - 04-16-2020, 07:53 PM
RE: Signal Generator Help - by captainclock1988 - 04-16-2020, 07:56 PM
RE: Signal Generator Help - by morzh - 04-16-2020, 08:20 PM
RE: Signal Generator Help - by captainclock1988 - 04-16-2020, 08:44 PM
RE: Signal Generator Help - by morzh - 04-16-2020, 09:27 PM
RE: Signal Generator Help - by captainclock1988 - 04-16-2020, 09:50 PM
RE: Signal Generator Help - by morzh - 04-16-2020, 10:14 PM
RE: Signal Generator Help - by captainclock1988 - 04-16-2020, 10:43 PM
RE: Signal Generator Help - by morzh - 04-16-2020, 10:50 PM
RE: Signal Generator Help - by captainclock1988 - 04-16-2020, 11:08 PM
RE: Signal Generator Help - by morzh - 04-16-2020, 11:24 PM
RE: Signal Generator Help - by captainclock1988 - 04-16-2020, 11:34 PM
RE: Signal Generator Help - by morzh - 04-16-2020, 11:51 PM
RE: Signal Generator Help - by 462ron - 04-17-2020, 08:01 AM
RE: Signal Generator Help - by Eliot Ness - 04-17-2020, 11:00 AM
RE: Signal Generator Help - by captainclock1988 - 04-17-2020, 07:44 PM
RE: Signal Generator Help - by captainclock1988 - 04-21-2020, 02:28 PM
RE: Signal Generator Help - by rfeenstra - 04-21-2020, 03:14 PM
RE: Signal Generator Help - by captainclock1988 - 04-21-2020, 07:45 PM
RE: Signal Generator Help - by 462ron - 04-22-2020, 07:53 AM
RE: Signal Generator Help - by captainclock1988 - 04-22-2020, 09:16 AM
RE: Signal Generator Help - by John Bartley - 04-22-2020, 11:10 AM
RE: Signal Generator Help - by captainclock1988 - 04-22-2020, 11:17 AM
RE: Signal Generator Help - by 462ron - 04-23-2020, 08:37 AM
RE: Signal Generator Help - by 462ron - 04-23-2020, 09:04 AM
RE: Signal Generator Help - by captainclock1988 - 04-23-2020, 12:08 PM
RE: Signal Generator Help - by captainclock1988 - 04-26-2020, 09:15 PM
RE: Signal Generator Help - by 462ron - 04-27-2020, 07:50 AM
RE: Signal Generator Help - by captainclock1988 - 04-27-2020, 04:18 PM
RE: Signal Generator Help - by captainclock1988 - 04-27-2020, 10:21 PM



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