Rod: in true "ham" fashion, you might want to consider the "Poor Man's Spectrum Analyzer" found here:
http://www.science-workshop.com/
Also, check out the "homebrew" projects including a spectrum analyzer found here:
http://www.ac6v.com/homebrew.htm
73's and getting ready for the next hurricane,
:-) neil & tiffany KE6DCJ & KE6JSC
Rod Fritz wrote:
Hi,
Im finally finding a little time to work on my backlog of radio projects. What this means is that I am getting motivated to get an inexpensive spectrum analyzer. My budget is very low, but Ive seen a few on eBay that I can probably afford. I know theres a lot of knowledge and experience out there, so hope you can give me some good advice. What should I consider and what should I stay away from? Are there any good deals youre aware of?
Obviously, I want everything for almost nothing, but these are my requirements:
- Coverage of ham bands from 2 Meters through 10 GHz
- Usable frequency display, digital desired but not required (OSD or not, either is ok)
- Stable and fully functional but not necessarily absolutely calibrated (Im willing to use fudge factors for calibration errors as long as theyre minor and predictable)
- Display quality not noticeably degraded
- Some type of computer/printer output desired, but not required
- Tracking generator desired, but not required
- Popular make and model so parts and information are readily available, newer is better
- Capabilities and functionality are more important than cosmetics
- Portability is desired, but not required
- Price below $1000, preferably below $500
All help is appreciated,
Rod, wb9kmo@sbarc.org
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