02-26-2014, 03:14 PM
The only problem with inexpensive RFs like Heath (2-tube types, ECC82/12AU7 based) is at least at lower frequencies their wave shape is quite a bit away from sine wave (it's not the oscillator itself, it is the follower that does it).
Like so.
http://vintage-radio.com.au/default.asp?f=2&th=330
And somehow SG-8 will not generate at the lower part of E-band (I think about 26-27MHz).
And they are not precise so you need a counter which is.
I acquired a Leader LSG-11 (same schematic mostly) and two SG-8 both of which I revived this last week and they behave the same, only Leader is actually precise (except the C band somehow is off).
If you chose to get a counter, I got my BK for 25 bucks and it is very accurate and worked right off the start (did not get to do anything to it).
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BK-Precision-180...35d23d9f87
Like this one (I also have the Dynascan but for higher frequency - however this one is enough for AM work. Whether it works or not - I took a leap of faith considering my price was the same).
Like so.
http://vintage-radio.com.au/default.asp?f=2&th=330
And somehow SG-8 will not generate at the lower part of E-band (I think about 26-27MHz).
And they are not precise so you need a counter which is.
I acquired a Leader LSG-11 (same schematic mostly) and two SG-8 both of which I revived this last week and they behave the same, only Leader is actually precise (except the C band somehow is off).
If you chose to get a counter, I got my BK for 25 bucks and it is very accurate and worked right off the start (did not get to do anything to it).
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BK-Precision-180...35d23d9f87
Like this one (I also have the Dynascan but for higher frequency - however this one is enough for AM work. Whether it works or not - I took a leap of faith considering my price was the same).