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 Anyone got a spare signal generator they'd be prepared to part with?
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 Return to top of page · Post #: 1 · Written at 8:41:15 PM on 8 February 2022.
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 Ian Robertson
 Location: Belrose, NSW
 Member since 31 December 2015
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I'm looking for an accurate, stable HF / VHF signal generator.
It needs to be better than the WW2 vintage AWA I have! That's about as stable as New Zealand!
Accuracy and set-ability to at least 6 decimal places is what I'm looking for.

Anyone got one they'd be prepared to sell? I'm not looking for a cheap item, good ones don't come cheap.
And it doesn't have to be working.

My email is unhidden....
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 2 · Written at 9:55:48 PM on 8 February 2022.
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 BringBackTheValve
 Location: Linton, VIC
 Member since 30 December 2016
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Good luck,

I reckon you have three chances; fat, Buckleys and none.

Seriously, I have been after a valve communications receiver with long wave band/s for many years.

Nothing in this country mate. The best hope is the USA, and I have not had the guts to click "buy" so far, but very tempted. Those guys got quality gear one only dreams about. Should you find one locally, perhaps you could post details?
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 3 · Written at 6:16:16 PM on 10 February 2022.
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 Relayautomatic
 Location: Canberra, ACT
 Member since 24 April 2012
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Saw this on eBay which you might consider.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/234412861294
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 4 · Written at 7:50:04 PM on 11 February 2022.
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 BringBackTheValve
 Location: Linton, VIC
 Member since 30 December 2016
 Member #: 2028
 Postcount: 472

I'm not too sure Relayautomatic. It sounds impressive, but I can't see a manufacturers name, and the country of origin rings alarm bells.

Nevertheless, for the price, who knows, it may be a bargain, especially for beginners wanting an entry priced item for SDR experimenting.
 
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