Testing a Signal Generator

[maxhifi]

Originally Posted by Electronic M

I dial in the digital tuner in my Sony ICF7600GR world band radio to the frequency I want and adjust the Heathkit for peak volume.

That's a really good idea, I think I will use the same technique to verify my Stark RF generator's dial accuracy.

[Electronic M]

Originally Posted by maxhifi

That's a really good idea, I think I will use the same technique to verify my Stark RF generator's dial accuracy.

Thanks. If your set has continuous coverage from 150KHz ( Long Wave ) to 30MHz like my Sony you can use that method to get accurate 455 or 260KHz IF from your generator....

I can also use the Sony to do sneaky troubleshooting with tube radios....If I tune the Sony to the IF freq an antigue AM or FM (I didn't expect FM but found that it works) radio that is working between the antenna and converter/mixer stages (having atleast 1 good IF stage helps) the Sony will pick up any signal making it to the IF chain of the tube radio.